Cover Me

What is it about artists recording cover albums these days? And covers of old hits, a la Rod Stewart, Michael McDonald, etc. My favorite artist Martina McBride apparently has a new album coming out in October called Timeless, which is full of remakes of classic country songs. While I say part of me is intrigued by this look back at country music, part of me is kind of bummed that it means no "new" music from her for quite a while. Of course, I'm sure that won't stop me from buying it the day it's released . . .