Ricky Van Shelton – Country Universe

The Best Singles of 1991, Part One: #40-#21

January 9, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 1

The first half of our Best Singles of 1991 list showcases the wide array of young talent that dominated the country music scene in the early nineties.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 20: “She Can’t Say That Anymore” to “The Sound of a Million Dreams”

December 18, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 11

Day 20 features tracks from John Conlee, Chely Wright, Alan Jackson, Ricky Van Shelton, and David Nail.

A Country Music Conversation: Introduction and Index

November 24, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 8

This post will serve not only as the introduction, but also as the ongoing index of the feature.

CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year

October 31, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 3

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

CMA Flashback: New Artist of the Year (Horizon Award)

October 30, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 6

Originally called the Horizon Award when introduced in 1981, the New Artist of the Year award is given to the developing artist that voters feel have demonstrated the most growth in their career during the past year.

CMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year

October 29, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 3

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

CMA Flashback: Single of the Year

October 22, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Here’s a look back at CMA Single of the Year, starting with this year’s nominees.

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year

October 15, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 12

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.

Yesterday’s Songs: October 6, 1990

October 6, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 10

An old feature returns today, as we look back at the top twenty singles on this date in 1990.

Daily Top Five: Single Fathers

July 19, 2015 Leeann Ward 3

What are some of your favorite songs about single fathers? The songs that I’m listing for this post are specifically about situations where mothers are […]