Carl Smith – Country Universe

100 Greatest Women, #63: Felice Bryant

May 31, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 2

Felice Bryant was the first woman inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame solely on the strength of her songwriting.

100 Greatest Women, #83: Goldie Hill

April 11, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 0

Burning fast and bright, Goldie Hill’s career opened doors of opportunity for the generations of women that followed in her brief footsteps.

100 Greatest Women, #99: Ashley Monroe

March 3, 2018 Jonathan Keefe 6

The quality of her work has established Ashley Monroe as one of contemporary country’s most vital artists.

Yesterday’s Songs: October 6, 1990

October 6, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 10

An old feature returns today, as we look back at the top twenty singles on this date in 1990.

Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Carlene Carter

May 29, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 13

It’s easy to forget just how talented Carlene Carter is. In the last eighteen years, she’s only given us two albums to remind us. But with a career that stretches back to her 1978 eponymous

Retro Single Review: Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton, "If Teardrops Were Pennies"

June 9, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 2

1973 | Peak: #3

Released just before Dolly Parton’s star would rise considerably, “If Teardrops Were Pennies” was a surprisingly big hit, becoming Porter & Dolly’s highest charting single to date.

100 Greatest Men: #58. Carl Smith

April 6, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 4

100 Greatest Men: The Complete List

One of the most successful country stars of the 1950’s, Carl Smith is as well known today for his famous relatives as for his legendary music.