Alison Krauss – Country Universe

February 29, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

A whole lot of classics in this batch, from early George Jones to peak Toby Keith.

February 23, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 4

Our Best Albums of the Decade list continues with #50-#26.

September 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 9

The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year’s nominees.

September 7, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 17

Our CMA Flashback series continues with a look at Female Vocalist of the Year.

September 1, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 8

Here’s a look back at the previous winners for CMA Single of the Year, along with a look at this year’s nominees.

March 24, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

Not much movement on our Modern Era list, as only one new entry join a ballot dominated up top by New Traditionalists overdue for induction.

October 11, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 22

Ten years later, Dolly Parton is still the greatest.

September 19, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 8

This legend in her own time has made an indelible mark on bluegrass, country, and Americana music.

September 15, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

The last of the great mountain singers, Patty Loveless fused country, rock, and bluegrass into her own unique sound.

September 3, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 12

Carrie Underwood is one of the most commercially successful female artists of the 21st century.