OK. The country and Southern rock list is new territory for me. We'll start with a look at some honorable mentions, disappointments and a few other things.
ARTIST WHO PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN HIGH ON MY TOP 10 LIST, IF HE’D RELEASED A FULL ALBUM
Dillon Hodges: You probably haven’t heard of him yet, but you owe it to yourself to look him up. “Bullet for a Broken Heart” is easily one of the best tunes released this year, and the other songs that he has scattered around are almost as good. He mixes country influences, indie rock and an exceptionally soulful voice with some tinges of Stevie Wonder here and there. It’s good stuff. Go find it. Now.
