Classic Country Singles: Reba McEntire, “Somebody Should Leave” March 4, 2021 Ben Foster 6 The beginning of a storied chapter both in McEntire’s career and in country music history.
Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 Edition) September 24, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 6 Rolling Stone updates its all-time list, with many new additions from the worlds of country and Americana.
Identity Through Imaging September 10, 2020 Zackary Kephart 7 An essay on how visual representation has shaped country music.
A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #540-#531 June 21, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 15 A great selection of artists, but not a great selection of singles.
Worth Watching: Ken Burns, Country Music – Episode 4: I Can’t Stop Loving You (1953-1963) September 18, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 3 Several major figures emerge during this period, as country navigates its place in the music scene after the birth of rock and roll.
A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #830-#821 September 13, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 3 Hall of Famers Alabama, Patsy Cline and Emmylou Harris are among the many veteran artists on this part of the list.
100 Greatest Women, #4: Reba McEntire October 2, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 13 Reba McEntire has enjoyed the longest run as a hitmaker of any female artist in country music history.
100 Greatest Women, #5: Emmylou Harris September 27, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 10 Emmylou Harris remains among the most influential and substantive country artists in history.
100 Greatest Women, #7: Patsy Cline September 24, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5 Patsy Cline was one of the few women who transcended her country singer status and become a pop culture icon.
100 Greatest Women, #23: Connie Smith August 24, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 3 Connie Smith is widely hailed as having one of the finest voices of any genre of music.