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Hall Worthy: The Veteran Era (2019 Edition)

March 24, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4

Our look at who belongs in the Hall of Fame is updated with both a new artist and a new #1.

CMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

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

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 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 (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 9

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

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, #12: Patty Loveless

September 15, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 6

The last of the great mountain singers, Patty Loveless fused country, rock, and bluegrass into her own unique sound.

100 Greatest Women, #14: Rosanne Cash

September 13, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 12

Rosanne Cash enjoyed immense popularity as a mainstream country music singer before becoming a stalwart of the burgeoning Americana music scene.

100 Greatest Women, #27: Crystal Gayle

August 9, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 11

Crystal Gayle scored 34 top ten hits during her impressive run at country radio.

100 Greatest Women, #51: Carlene Carter

July 7, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 3

Carlene Carter has both honored and enriched her family’s country music legacy.

100 Greatest Women, #61: Juice Newton

June 6, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

Juice Newton’s pop-country confections were the perfect fit for the early eighties.