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Featured Artist - Miranda Lambert

In this month's Featured Artist section we take a look at rising star Miranda Lambert's newest Columbia Records release titled Crazy Ex-Girlfriend which features the hit single title track and "Famous In a Small Town" which you can hear on radio right now. How does Miranda's new album compare to her debut record? Does she successfully avoid the sophomore slump? You bet she does! We've got an album review, a biography, and much more on this rising star and it's all just a few clicks away!

Album Review - Tift Merritt

Tift Merritt is one of the most critically acclaimed new voices in alternative country music and her first two albums helped her build a loyal following. Tift is back after a four year absense with a brand new record titled Another Country. Does this new record live up to the pedigree of her previous albums? Women of Country's Jeff Krasky has the scoop on this long awaited new record. Is this record an album of the year candidate or a step in the wrong direction? It only takes a couple of clicks to find out with this week's album review!

Well, here’s something we’re really excited about. Rachel Proctor, of “Me & Emily” and “Where Would You Be” fame (she penned the latter for Martina McBride), will be chatting with us for a bit, in an on-going dialogue we’re calling Real Life. Rachel will be posting music news, life news, and whatever else happens to be on her mind, right here. Via her MySpace.com profile, you’ll be able to preview new tracks and rediscover old favorites. So, pull up a chair, “pour some wine in a coffee cup” (you’ll get the reference soon enough), and get ready to watch a star rise. You won’t want to miss it.

Be sure to check out Women Of Country's exclusive Cut-By-Cut feature on Rachel Proctor's new EP Only Lonley Girl written by none other than Rachel herself. Learn the stories behind the songs direct from the artist by clicking here!

Women of Country's Chris Macon sits down with Rissi Palmer and discusses her new single "Country Girl" and her plans for the release of her upcoming debut album. Take a minute to get familar with the new artist and her music in this Women of Country "5 Questions with..." special feature by clicking here!

Lucinda Williams Album Review Lucinda Williams gets back in touch with the blues side of her music on her new record West. Women Of Country's Jeff Krasky gives the album a listen and shares his thoughts on the new record. Read it here.	Mandy Moore Album Review Mandy Moore is back with a new album titled Wild Hope that should appeal to country and adult contemporary music fans alike. Women of Country's Chris Macon gives readers a detailed look inside this brand new album. Read it here.

Shevy Smith Album Review Many of you probably have not heard of Shevy Smith. Check out Chris Macon's album review for Shevy's new album September Songs and find out if this is a record you should be adding to your collection. Click here to read it!	Patty Griffin Album Review Patty Griffin is back with another diverse collection of songs on her newest release Children Running Through. Jeff Krasky takes an in-depth look at this new album and discusses why it's an early contender for album of the year. Read ithere.

Martina McBride Concert Review Looking forward to seeing Martina McBride in concert? Before you go get the entire scoop on Martina's newest concert tour by reading Darren O'Neill's take on the Rosemont Theatre show in Rosement, IL by clicking here.	5 Questions with Amy Dalley Amy Dalley takes time out of her busy schedule to answer a couple of questions with Women of Country's Chris Macon. Keep your ears open for Amy's new single "Good Kinda Crazy" and check out this interview by clicking here.