Brandy Clark – Country Universe

Album Review: Brandy Clark, Your Life is a Record

April 5, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 3

Your Life is a Record is a deeply personal album that explores the aftermath of a relationship that has ended, with a revealing intimacy rarely seen today in mainstream country music.

Single Review: Brandy Clark, “Who You Thought I Was”

March 24, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 3

The lead single from her third record finds Brandy Clark at the absolute peak of her craft as a songwriter.

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

March 1, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 8

Our Best Albums of the Decade list concludes with the top 25 entries.

The Best Albums of the Decade, Part Three: #50-#26

February 23, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 4

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

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2019 Edition)

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.

Album Review: Reba McEntire, Stronger Than the Truth

April 18, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

Reba McEntire returns to her traditional country roots, and the result is one of the strongest albums of her illustrious career.

100 Greatest Women, #40: LeAnn Rimes

July 25, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

During her two decades in the music business, LeAnn Rimes has been a teenage country star, a pop diva, and a mature and thoughtful singer-songwriter.

100 Greatest Women, #71: Kacey Musgraves

May 13, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

A critical darling who also became a commercial hit without kowtowing to convention.

100 Greatest Women, #93: Brandy Clark

March 17, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

Brandy Clark has become one of the most significant female voices in contemporary country music.

Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Lorrie Morgan

February 11, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

A deep dive in to the rich, rewarding catalog of Opry legend Lorrie Morgan.