In this long-running feature, music-industry tastemakers tell us what they’re listening to and loving. Today’s columnist: Texas singer/songwriter Robert Earl Keen.
Todd Snider, The Excitement Plan—Just when you think Todd can’t get any better…
George Strait, Troubadour—If you don’t like George, you don’t know shit.
Dave Matthews, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King—Dave pays tribute to his horn player with heart and soul.
Tammy Wynette, The Best of Tammy Wynette—Country music at its all-time finest.
Richard Thompson, Rumor and Sigh—My favorite record from the songwriter’s songwriter.
Greg Brown, Further In—I have all of Greg’s records; this is my favorite.
Robert Earl Keen’s new album is The Rose Hotel.



I don't like George Strait but I do like Robert Earl Keen's cousin Lee Roy Parnell. Saw him at the Bluebird Cafe two nights ago (he mentioned Robert Earl) and at B.B.King's Blues Club in NYC in '06. His last cd "Back to the Well" is probably not well known since there were no hit singles but it's as good as his "Hits and Highways Ahead" cd which was outstanding.
Well Bob, since you don't like George, you do not know shit. Especially since you enjoy Lee Roy Parnell who is a Nashville has-been, flash-in the pan couple hit wonder