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A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #570-#561

June 6, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

On to the next decade of the longest millennia in recorded history.

The Best Singles of the Decade, Part Four: #25-#1

June 4, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 2

Our Best of the Decade feature comes to a close with a look at the very best singles from the past ten years.

Single Review: Kelsea Ballerini, “Hole in the Bottle”

June 3, 2020 Zack Kephart 4

The first smart summer jam of 2020.

Single Review: Runaway June, “We Were Rich”

June 3, 2020 Zack Kephart 1

“We Were Rich” was recorded nearly a year ago, yet its release as a single now feels timely.

Album Review: Rhiannon Giddens, Freedom Highway

June 2, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

The more ambitious a concept album is, the more impressive it is when it succeeds.

Classic Country Singles: The Judds, “Why Not Me”

May 31, 2020 Zack Kephart 4

A single that truly reflected the Judds.

Single Review: Dolly Parton, “When Life is Good Again”

May 30, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 6

Dolly Parton taps into her bottomless reservoir of decency and empathy.

Single Review: Martina McBride, “Girls Like Me”

May 30, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 4

Songwriting by committee. For real.

Single Reviews Round-Up: Kylie Frey, Luke Combs, Gabby Barrett, Jordan Davis, & Little Big Town

May 27, 2020 Zack Kephart 8

Luke Combs directly addresses COVID-19, Gabby Barrett delivers a disappointing sophomore single, and Little Big Town release the worst single from their otherwise great new album.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #580-#571

May 26, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 8

Zack joins the conversation as we work our way through the next ten entries of this purgatory of a list.