Top Country Albums of 2010

Carrie is over rated. Her first CD was good because she had a lot of help from FOX. Now she is on her own it just gets worse and worse. Can't wait for her to start making Canadian kids and stay home.

I disagree with some of the choices here though, besides the one song "Lover, Lover" which is fantastic, I thought that Jerrod Niemann's debut albums was kind of a joke, with more comedic "skit" tracks, than actual songs. To replace this on the list, I personally would have put Little Big Town's latest album (released on August 24th, 2010)"The Reason Why." It is an INCREDIBLE album from start to finish and the group is extremely talented and has a truly unique sound, that never seems to get the recognition it really deserves. They have been working as a group for like 12 years now, and ALL of their albums prove what special, raw, natural talent they all have when it comes to melodies and harmonies. They REALLY deserved to be on this list, more than I can even begin to say.

As much as I agree, and happen to LOVE both Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, both of their albums, "Play On", and "Revolution," respectively, came out in the year 2009, not 2010. So, since they came out at the end of 2009, they are not eligible for THIS list, but it does not, in any way, mean they are not extraordinary albums. I own both and love both of those CDs.

Miranda Lambert?
Not on the list?
Flush the whole list down the toilet.

Again, Carrie Underwood's PLAY ON is missing from the list?? Why do the critics snub her each year - Carrie co-wrote 3 #1 singles, sold 1.8M copies, etc. PLAY ON is the best produced, sung, complex, and timeless cd on the year (besides Lady A and Jason Aldean's cds). Why would anyone think SPEAK NOW should be #2 when its not even country, its tween pop marketed to little girls, with vapid lyrics and the same beat/meloday used over and over. Why is everyone fooled by her so=called songwriting talents? Carrie's TEMPORARY HOME. MAMA'S SONG, OR CASANOVA COWBOY blows anything on SPEAK NOW except maybe MINE. I am sick and tired of CU not getting credit for being the best in the business. She couldn't have had a better year yet Miranda and Taylor get all the accolades off their average output. Lastly, for those who think Carrie cannot sing country take a listen to the best pure country track of the year..."You're Looking At Country" from L Lynn tribute cd, proving Carrie can sing above anyone in country if she wants. thanks

Pretty decent list-was glad to see Blake Shelton on there along with Jamey Johnson and Dierks Bentley-bout time Blake & Dierks got some recognition and Jamey is just amazing. Couple were missing tho-wonder when Gary Allan is going to get the recognition he so deserves-very talented songwriter/singer; and my own personal favorite: Kid Rock. Born Free is excellent and the title track is for our Troops-disappointed in the lack of acknowlegement of that! But Kid Rock isn't in it for the awards anyhow and we his fans know it. Keeo On Rockin' Kid and we'll be rockin' right along with you:)

The Country Music genre has released up some great Country Music for 2010. I have purchased more Country Music this year than I have in the past 3 to 4 years put together. Enjoyed collecting the following artist and I hope they continue to bring more music.

Merle Haggard I AM WHAT I AM
Gretchen Wilson I GOT YOUR COUNTRY RIGHT HERE
Tribute to Loretta Lynn TRIBUTE
Marty Stuart GHOST TOWN
Roseanne Cash THE LIST
Randy Houser CADILLAC
James Otto SHAKE WHAT GOD GAVE YA
Toby Keith BULLETS IN A GUN
Country Tribute to Lynard Skynard TRIBUTE

A few months ago, I have truly had the pleasure of adding Jamie Johnson “The Guitar Song” as some of the greatest work offered in 2010. The Guitar Song offers up traditional classic country roots, bringing the interlinked musical arrangement of bluesy sounds, full of impressive written lyrics combined with complimentary vocals. Jamey has an incredible bunch of talented musicians who exhibit Oh- the quality of Jamey’s ART. This man knows exactly how to make music at its very best. The Guitar Song is and should be Album of the year and highly represents the lasting long-time genre of Country Music. I wish this artist the very best of any upcoming recognitions that are genuinely earned.

Taylor Swift is horrible, only 13 year olds like her and that is debate able. All of the DJ's that say they like her are just following a trend. She will not be popular when people get their hearing back!!!!! Listening to her is like scraping your fingernails over a black board....

Where is Rascal Flatts? They make everyone on that list sound like amateur hour

Zac an the boys should be number1. Swift not even on the chart. Jason Aldean should be there