Sunday Mornin' Music: Jamey Johnson

Saturday Night Music: Johnny Paycheck

Best Albums of 2012 So Far: August

There's no change towards the top of FTM's "best of" list but a lot of upheaval down below, with Arliss Nancy, Killer Mike and others jumping onto the list. There are also two big albums waiting in the wings: Jamey Johnson's Hank Cochran Tribute and Chris Knight's new release. Anyway, here's the top 10. Feel free to make any suggestions for great 2012 albums in the comments.

1. Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires - There is a Bomb in Gilead

2. Marty Stuart - Nashville, Vol. 1 Tear The Woodpile Down

3. Turnpike Troubadours - Goodbye Normal Street

4. Arliss Nancy - Simple Machines

5. Darrell Scott - Long Ride Home

6. Jason Eady - AM Country Heaven

7. Shooter Jennings - Family Man

8. Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music

9. Blackberry Smoke - The Whippoorwill

10. The Trishas - High, Wide and Handsome

YouTube Gems: Chris Knight - Low Down Ramblin' Blues

From his forthcoming album, Little Victories, due September 11 (but you can already get it from his website), here's Chris Knight with "Low Down Ramblin' Blues."

Lower Broadway Country Bar Cover Singer 3

Thanks to @truersound for 2 of these.