Produced by Tony Brown, this set forgoes pop flash in favor of genuinely gallant country songwriting. Untouched by the harsh glare of fame, Mo Pitney retains an “aw-shucks” charm, especially on the openly starstruck “I Met Merle Haggard Today.” Pitney may still be more fan than star, but his gentle, easygoing phrasing and unpretentious lyrics bring the glitzed-out country scene a breath of crisp air.