John Anderson – Country Universe

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: John Anderson, “Seminole Wind”

October 5, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 7

An environmentalist’s plea becomes John Anderson’s most acclaimed hit single.

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: John Anderson, “Straight Tequila Night”

August 29, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 8

The comeback of the decade.

Hall Worthy: 2021 Expanded Edition

May 8, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 6

We’re gonna need a bigger Hall.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #290-#281

March 2, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 16

Any list of ours would have a better sense of country music history than this one has demonstrated, especially in this section.

Single Review: Blake Shelton, “Minimum Wage”

January 26, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 6

Blake Shelton’s latest would be better if it was produced with the radio instead of the arena in mind.

The Best Albums of 2020, Part Two: #20-#1

January 1, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 2

The best albums of 2020 demonstrate the wide range of great music released into the Country Universe this year.

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2020 Edition)

October 16, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 9

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 (2020 Edition)

September 10, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 10

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

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2020 Edition)

September 8, 2020 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 (2020 Edition)

September 7, 2020 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.