Dwight Yoakam – Country Universe

September 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 10

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 8

Our CMA Flashback series continues with the Male Vocalist of the Year category.

September 2, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 12

On a list where women get the short shrift, this brief section achieves gender parity.

September 1, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 10

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

June 22, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 2

These ten entries are dominated by big hits from the 1980s.

June 18, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6

Reigning Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban kicks off the next ten entries.

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.

September 15, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 6

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

July 10, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 8

A pure country singer with a sweet tooth for pop hooks.

November 16, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 1

The dynamic pair of second generation legends expand the country music canon with their loving embrace of the Nashville Sound.