contents
CMP JANUARY 2022
features
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12 | Elvie Shane The rising star on finding his cahrt-topping “ God song ” and more .
18 | Buddy Cannon The legendary songwriter and producer .
26 | Sterling Drake Doing Nashville the unconventional way .
46 | Critics ’ Choice Our annual round-up of the past year ’ s best .
61 | Obit : Stonewall Jackson The Don ’ t Be Angry singer remembered .
62 | Index Everything from last year ’ s CMP - listed .
reviews
30 | Reviews
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61 regulars
4 | News
8 | Tour Guide
16 | David Allan
24 | Corner Of Music Row
60 | Americana Roundup
charts
64 | Americana , Texas & UK
Country Charts
65 | Billboard Country Charts
Courtesy of Billboard Inc .