It’s not until you actually start combing through the hundreds of records you’ve listened to over a decade that you realize how daunting the task really is.

A very topical album, a group of overlooked Southern rockers and the return of a country legend highlight this Best Country and Southern Rock of 2016 list.

This won’t compete with those classic late-1970s and early-1980s records, but it does seem that Hank Williams Jr. has found his way again. It’s about time.

Sadly, the latest from Hank Jr. is pretty much everything that I hoped it wouldn’t be. There’s a lot of grousing about the government, a lot of trying to convince us he’s just a good ole boy like us You May Also Like: Hank Williams Jr. – It’s About TimeRead More

Hank Williams Jr. has a long way to go to regain his crown as the king of rowdy country. You May Also Like: Hank Williams Jr. – It’s About Time (2016) Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018) Oceans And [Tim Berne, Hank Roberts + Aurora Nealand] – ‘Lucid/Still’ (2024)

What the hell happened? The Music Inside Volume 1 offered fans a heartfelt tribute to Waylon Jennings from people who knew him or were heavily influenced by his music. You May Also Like: How Robben Ford’s ‘The Inside Story’ Introduced the Yellowjackets to the World Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018)