It's hard enough defining what exactly "country music" is nowadays, let alone trying to pinpoint who fits into its finer sub-genres. But when critics' brains fail to churn out worthy explanations, there is always a failsafe: Turn to the music.
January 2015's new album releases calendar was sparse, but that's not the case for February. Eleven upcoming discs are vying for the title of The Boot's Album of the Month for February 2015.
James McMurtry fans have been waiting more than six years for a new album, but the folk / Americana singer-songwriter has announced that their wait will be coming to an end in early 2015.