When previewing the latest holiday releases, I’m like a kid opening presents on Christmas morning.

Thirty-five years after his self-titled debut album was released featuring infectious hits such as “Should’ve Known Better,” “Don’t Mean Nothing,” “Hold On to the Nights” and “Endless Summer Nights,” Richard Marx demonstrates that he still can pen memorable songs that span multiple genres.

Chris Tomlin’s latest studio release follows his 2020 album “Chris Tomlin & Friends” and serves as a majestic work of contemporary praise and worship arrangements devoted to connecting people to the awe-inspiring power of God.

With summer slowly preparing its surrender to the colorful fall season, the latest effort by She & Him captures a little warmth of the sun through a delightful tribute to the genius of Brian Wilson.

With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to soak in the soothing sounds of Jack Johnson.

Hard to believe that it’s been 42 years since the release of Def Leppard’s debut album.

If you enjoy the soothing sounds of yacht rock during the summer months, then Train’s latest release is sure to satisfy those cravings to continuously hear bouncy arrangements of breezy vocals and smooth rhythms with an abundance of relaxing vibes that instantly make you forget about the problems of the day.

Ann Wilson’s new solo release features heavy doses of classic Heart with her commanding voice fully embracing the spotlight.

With all the chaos swirling around us at the moment, the world could use a new Michael Bublé album to help ease the mind and add a little bounce to our step.

Just like back in 1991, Bryan Adams is once again waking up the neighbors on his latest studio release.

Beth Hart gets a whole lotta led out in exhilarating style on her latest effort that highlights select Led Zeppelin classics.

After the emotional high of Valentine’s Day slowly fades into normal routine, Joss Stone keeps affairs of the heart very real on her latest release.

Keb’ Mo’ returned to his Compton roots during the pandemic and found inspiration in the familiarity of home.

It all started back in 1977 with 13 gritty tracks of punk passion from a nerdy-looking English musician resembling Buddy Holly.

The latest studio effort by Small Jackets is the perfect way to raucously rock around the Christmas tree this holiday.

Sometimes less is definitely more. That is certainly the case with the latest release by Brian Wilson.

With the temperatures slowly dropping and the frosty white stuff already making an area appearance, it’s definitely beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas.

Southern rock is still striking all the right notes in the hands of the Georgia Thunderbolts.

After establishing herself as a Grammy-winning songwriter by crafting engaging arrangements for notable artists like Miranda Lambert, Lady A, Jon Pardi, Little Big Town and Kacey Musgraves, Natalie Hemby proves she can stand on her own with the release of her second solo album.

Brandi Carlile emerged out of a life in lockdown to deliver a moving new album formed during a reflective time of quiet isolation.

The last few years have been particularly challenging for Lindsey Buckingham.

Go big or go home appears to be the motivation behind “The Way I Wanna Go” from Trace Adkins.

After the passing of Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers in 2021, Colin Hay was moved to revisit some of the songs that influenced him early in his career.

With five solo albums released over the last seven years, you could say David Crosby is enjoying a prosperous creative stretch.

The blessings freely flow on Crowder’s new album of inspiring arrangements focused on reemerging from the darkness of a pandemic to embracing the hope and promise of better times ahead.

Country music icon Alan Jackson is back with his first new studio effort in six years.

As the driving force of Heart, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson burst on the music scene with the release of 1976’s “Dreamboat Annie.”

My unyielding appreciation for Cheap Trick originated back in 1978 after purchasing a vinyl copy of “Heaven Tonight.”

The latest release from Marti Pellow will have listeners looking upward for inspiration.

Over more than a year into a pandemic that has forced us to isolate ourselves from the everyday activities once taken for granted, we have all experienced oddities that could fill a book detailing life during lockdown.

I was first introduced to the theatrical genius of Alice Cooper after purchasing “The Alice Cooper Show” back in 1977 with live versions of “Under My Wheels,” “I’m Eighteen,” “Billion Dollar Babies” and “School’s Out.”

“Silver Dream” is the latest release by alt-rockers Moon Taxi.

The son of the late Jim Croce, A.J. Croce has been following his own very successful musical path since the release of his eponymous debut album in 1993.

The latest album by the Foo Fighters sounds unlike any of the band’s previous efforts. 

Guitar virtuoso Neal Schon displays his musical diversity with an impassioned set of instrumentals infused with various genres on his latest solo release.

They say all good things come in threes. If that holds to be true, then the latest release from Paul McCartney fulfills the promise he started with the acoustic leanings of 1970’s “McCartney,” continued with bursts of electronic flavorings on 1980’s “McCartney II” and ultimately completes with the cathartic tone of “McCartney III."

With Thanksgiving and all its pandemic restrictions a distant memory and Christmas Day fast approaching, I’ve spent the majority of my brief holiday break previewing the latest Christmas music releases.

While rummaging through my older brother’s extensive record collection back in 1977, I came across a debut release from a quirky guitarist with thick, black-rimmed glasses, skinny tie and a catchy name.