Merle Haggard – Country Universe

100 Greatest Women, #67: Suzy Bogguss

May 24, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 9

Her pure as crystal voice has proved adept at country, folk, jazz, and swing throughout her long career.

100 Greatest Women, #98: Gretchen Wilson

March 6, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 9

Gretchen Wilson became a major star with her debut album, on the strength of her signature hit, “Redneck Woman.”

Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Lorrie Morgan

February 11, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

A deep dive in to the rich, rewarding catalog of Opry legend Lorrie Morgan.

Top Fifty CMA Single of the Year Winners, Part Three: #30-#21

October 25, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 11

All fifty winners of the CMA Single of the Year, ranked. These ten make up the middle of the pack.

CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year (2017 Edition)

October 11, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 8

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

CMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year (2017 Edition)

October 8, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5

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

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2017 Edition)

October 7, 2017 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 (2017 Edition)

October 6, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 9

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

New Album Roundup: Sara Evans, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, and Chris Stapleton

July 23, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 2

Here’s the rundown on five new albums already released this year.

Single Review: Ronnie Fauss, “Swingin’ Doors”

May 25, 2017 Sam Gazdziak 0

If you want a good Haggard cover, you’re going to have to look off the beaten path.