Elizabeth Cook’s Great Television and Tift Merritt’s Bramble Rose come from different moments in country music, but they share a similar approach to songwriting. Both records are rooted in country without being limited by it, and both rely on strong vocal performances, clear arrangements, and songs that carry most of the weight. Merritt’s 2002 debut offers a useful earlier example of the kind of flexibility Cook brings to her 2026 record.
Readers’ Pick: Elizabeth Cook – Great Television
You picked Elizabeth Cook – Great Television as your favorite new release for the week of August 14, 2026.
The Twangville 2026 Album Preview-Side B
Here are some albums that we’re looking forward to hearing in the back half of 2026… Material Witness by William Matheny (10 July) William Matheny brings pure rock and roll spirit to Material Witness, leaning heavy on electric guitars and hearty, driving rhythms. His lyrics crackle with authenticity and a wisened view, proving there’s still […]
Elizabeth Cook on Fresh Produce, Designer Shoes, and Her Tricked Out Tour Van
Nashville singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook talks about what happened when her band stayed up all night playing video games in her van and why she knows Little Jimmy Dickens and Tammy Wynette’s shoe sizes.
Readers’ Pick: Elizabeth Cook – Aftermath
You picked Elizabeth Cook – Aftermath as your favorite new release for the week of September 11, 2020. New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Summer & Fall 2020 Peter Himmelman – Press On (134 […]