Garth Brooks – Country Universe

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #970-#961

June 18, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4

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

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #990-#981

June 4, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6

The conversation broadens with two more writers joining in.

Hall Worthy: The Modern Era (2019 Edition)

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.

Single Review: Ashley McBryde, “Girl Goin’ Nowhere”

February 17, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4

As perfect an opening track as you can have on a debut album.

Album Review: Trisha Yearwood, Let’s Be Frank

December 27, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

Let’s Be Frank is a delightful detour from the greatest female artist of the greatest generation of female artists.

CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 12

Our CMA Flashback series concludes with the biggest honor of them all: Entertainer of the Year.

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 8

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

CMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

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

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 14

Here are all of the nominees and winners for CMA Album of the Year, starting with a look at this year’s contenders and stretching back to the first ceremony in 1967.

CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 9

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