Martina McBride – Country Universe

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

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.

CMA Flashback: Female Vocalist of the Year (2019 Edition)

September 7, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 17

Our CMA Flashback series continues with a look at Female Vocalist of the Year.

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2019 Edition)

September 4, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 16

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 (2019 Edition)

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.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #980-#971

June 9, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 8

Hall of Famers George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and Alan Jackson kick 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.

100 Greatest Women, #6: Tammy Wynette

September 27, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 6

The First Lady of Country Music was the genre’s definitive heartbreak queen.

100 Greatest Women, #25: Linda Ronstadt

August 22, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 11

Her broad appeal and unique perspective helped make Linda Ronstadt one of the most influential female artists in country music history.

100 Greatest Women, #29: Martina McBride

August 7, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 9

For several years, Martina McBride was one of the only major female voices to be found on country radio.

100 Greatest Women, #32: Anne Murray

August 5, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 6

This former gym teacher became an unassuming international superstar.