Greta Gaines "Whiskey Thoughts" (Justice Records)

"One of 2008's best records, with an invigorating mix of country, rock and R&B. Songs are incredibly well written, vocals airtight, and playing nearly perfect, and this stands out as one of the year's biggest surprises. Not bad for a woman who's done everything from being a pro-snowboarder to hosting her own fishing show on ESPN 2."--JH