Great country recording

bop, Karl Blau has my favorite version of That's How I Got To Memphis, on a classically-great (I mean that!!) recording titled "Introducing Karl Blau".

All covers, all wonderful wonderful songs, and wonderfully recorded.  

Highly recommended!!!

Thanks @rpeluso, I'll look it up.

I'm not sure if you would call her pure country or not, but Lucinda Williams "Blessed" is a truly great recording, sound and music.

Merle Haggard "Serving 190 Proof"
Johnny Cash "American Recordings" box
Vince Gill "The Things That Matter"
Jim Lauderdale "Time Flies"

If you like bluegrass try the Slocan Ramblers .