In “Still a Soldier,” Adkins sings of a man who may be out of the military, but the military has never left him. He still stands for the national anthem and his blood runs red, white and blue. Like ...

Music also serves other purposes important for morale: inspiring patriotism, paying respects to the dead, motivating troops ...

This week's list of must-hear new country and Americana songs includes releases from Dolly Parton, Dwight Yoakam, and more.