RCA has a talent with Chris Young. He's as country as country comes - think the same vein as George Jones, Randy Travis, and Josh Turner. His latest, "Voices," will hopefully put some much needed fuel in his career's tank.

Ok, so you know what you do something you know you're not supposed to, you always here mom's voice in the back of your head? Yeah, that's mom, and dad, and grandma and grandpa. There you have it - that's Young's new song.

Dad tells his son that quitting the team means throwing away your life, Grandma gives you advice on your marriage. As Young says, of course we try to ignore them, but alas, our consciences always let our parentals in.

I think this one will connect with audiences simply on its down-to-earth-everyday message. And, you can't beat his honky-tonk chaps and the music, well, again, you don't get to hear something this country that often. I predict a good hit for Mr. Young.

GRADE: B+
HIT or MISS: Hit, and hopefully enough to give more singles the light of day.

You know, for a country summer, there's nothing like a rocker. And that's what Brooks & Dunn offers for their new single. I have no doubt that this tune will be jamming in several pickups over the summer of love, 2008.

But I have to tell you - I'm not a big fan of "Put A Girl In It." And I have to say it's particularly because of the message. I'm not a feminist at all, but I just feel this song is degrading to the female fan. I mean tell me what you think of this lyric: " If you're ridin in your truck/Put a girl in it/If you're gonna have a party/Put a girl in it." I just don't get it.

This song is also, again, 98% Ronnie and 2% Kix. So, once again, we are Some Brooks but Mostly Dunn. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I thought this was a duo..

I know this jammer won't be jamming in my truck or on my iPod any time soon. It's a big miss for Brooks & Dunn in my books. And a shame too - after all the singles from Hillbilly Deluxe, I was really excited about Cowboy Town. Instead, we got cheesy, non-creative fluff.

GRADE: D
HIT or MISS: Big miss. What happened to Brooks & Dunn's jazz?

The new single from Lonestar is special in at least one way - the group debuts their new lead singer to country radio. With the addition of Cody Collins, the band has adopted the new slogan, "the future is now." In fact, the new album will be called The Future. Well, Cody sure brings the youth feel and look to a band that's been around for over a decade.

Well, I have to say that "Let Me Love You" doesn't showcase a new sound for radio, though it may be something fresh for Lonestar fans. Gone, it seems, are the days of "Mr. Mom" and "Class Reunion." This song also isn't "mushy lovey" like the songs that former lead Richie McDonald belted. In fact, I don't think this song would have clicked with McDonald at all.

And that's a good thing. I was getting tired of the same-ole, same-ole from Lonestar. This song is fresh. It has a good sound and, while nothing revolutionary, sounds good on radio. The lyrics themselves are, again, nothing special, but I think young lovers can connect to them, a key to a hit record. I do think, though, that this song is too much Cody and not enough Lonestar. I'll let that slide this time.

I have to give praise to Cody Collins, as well. He sounds fantastic on this track. For me, I hear a mix of Gary LeVox (Rascal Flatts) and Chris Young. A little bit country, a little bit rock-and-roll. Lonestar did well in choosing Mr. Collins to head the band.

While it isn't blazing up the charts, this could be the song that will put Lonestar back on track to be a top group in country music.

GRADE: A-
HIT or MISS: A good choice to showcase a new you

Let's get on the same page here. Jo Dee has to have a hit with her new single, "I'm Done," if she hopes to get her album on the shelves of record stores. That's just how it works.

Ok, now on to the single. Well, make no mistake - this is Jo Dee music. And she sounds great. However, I just don't think this is the single that will launch this album. Perhaps I'm wrong - girls are said to love this. And why not? Most women have had an ex hook up with a girl that's, well, loud about the fact that she's with your man. But let's not kid ourselves here. If Jo Dee really wanted to, you know she'd kick that girl's ass. And I think that's for the betterment of the song. Sometimes, though, the song is just fluff ("you and me we had a good thing") but at times is catchy, like in the chorus. The music does its part in keeping your attention, and again, Jo Dee's voice is unlike any others. You won't be asking "who is this?"

I just haven't been able to get into this like "My Give A Damn's Busted." But, being a huge Jo Dee fan, I hope this one can get her career back on the tracks. Hopefully Jo Dee won't end her career on such an ominous tune.

GRADE: B+
HIT or MISS: Somewhere in between..

Labels: Jo Dee Messina, Single