Marty Robbins – Country Universe

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #630-#621

April 9, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 11

Solid moments from Rascal Flatts and Barbara Mandrell during this section, as well as bona fide classics from Reba McEntire and Marty Robbins.

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

September 7, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 7

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

CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2019 Edition)

September 1, 2019 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.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #870-#861

August 26, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 10

Another ten entries on a list that has too much Florida Georgia Line and not enough Dixie Chicks. This section has both.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 25: “You Gave Me a Mountain” to “You’re Gone”

December 23, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 6

Day 25 concludes the series with tracks from Marty Robbins, Anne Murray, Bobbie Cryner, The Judds, and Diamond Rio.

Sunday Selections: October 16, 2016

October 16, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 1

We’re only 23 days away from the election, y’all.

Sunday Selections: June 5th, 2016

June 5, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 21

Break out the eye-drops, gang, this one’s a longread!

Daily Top Five: Long Songs

May 23, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 14

Reader Buddy Noel suggested a Daily Top Five of “Songs DJ’s used for bathroom runs”, citing “El Paso” by Marty Robbins as an example. What are your five favorite long songs? Here’s my list: Iris

100 Greatest Men: #16. Marty Robbins

August 12, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 3

100 Greatest Men: The Complete List A pioneer in both country and rock and roll music, and the father of the country music concept album, Marty Robbins expanded the both the scope and reach of

100 Greatest Men: #54. Hank Thompson

June 3, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 3

100 Greatest Men: The Complete List

A legendary star who performed for more than sixty years, Hank Thompson stayed relevant as country music slowly moved from a regional music to a national one.