Those of you that have been to a Cracker Barrel restaurant know they not only have great food and a great atmosphere but they also play great country music in the background. Well, they have compiled an album of just that; great country songs. All of the songs on this album have earned either a Grammy Award, Country Music Association Award or the Academy of Country Music Award, so the songs have not only proven themselves in the country music industry, but are familiar favorites of country fans across the country and around the world.

Now for the twist! You won’t hear the original artists performing the songs on this album but don’t fret because you are sure to recognize the names of the wonderful artists who are singing them.

The first title, "Dang Me," was a big hit in 1964 when it won a Grammy. The song was written, and originally performed, by the dynamic and peerless, Roger Miller, well, imagine Willie Nelson and Jack Ingram coming together for a duet on this one. Sounds like a fantastic match, doesn’t it? And it is! With Nelson’s dynamic vocals, and Ingram as his crooning counterpart, these two are able to effortlessly transport you back to that era and make you wish you could jump in a time machine so you could go back there and enjoy this traditional country music all the time. And that’s just the beginning!

CMA song of the year in 1997, "Strawberry Wine," originally recorded by Deana Carter, is on this album also; only in this incarnation it’s recorded by The Wreckers! And it only gets better from here. Trace Adkins makes his mark on this album with "Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down," the CMA song of the year in 1970; originally written and performed by Kris Kristofferson. I’m not sure if Adkins chose to do this song or if it was chosen for him, but I can’t imagine a better voice for this one. His low mellow voice could earn this one even more awards. Adkins really did Kristofferson justice on this edition.

There is quite an impressive artist line up with other hits covered by Trisha Yearwood, Jo Dee Messina, and there is also a delightful duet with Dierks Bentley and George Jones. Some of the titles included are "Murder on Music Row," "When I call Your Name," "City of New Orleans" and many more country music favorites from the past. This unique collection of Songs of the Year was recorded exclusively for Cracker Barrel so the next time you are in one of their stores; I would urge you to pick up a copy. A stroll down a musical memory lane is all the more enjoyable when you can make the journey with some of your favorite new artists.