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Daily Top Five: Least Essential Albums

May 27, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 25

We’ve all got ’em. What are the five albums from artist you love that you try to pretend didn’t happen? (Or at least just don’t copy over to your iPod) Here’s my list: Sugarland, The

Daily Top Five: Songs with “Gone” in the Title

May 15, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 11

From reader and longtime commenter bob: Top Five Songs with “Gone” in the Title. Here’s my list: “Long Time Gone” – Dixie Chicks “You’re Gone” – Diamond Rio “Already Gone” – Sugarland “Consider Me Gone”

Daily Top Five: Rodney Crowell

May 12, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 9

Today’s Daily Top Five is the promised Rodney Crowell edition. He’s such a legendary songwriter that I’m putting up three Top Fives – albums, singles, and songs written by him that were recorded by others!

Daily Top Five (by Five): Fan Favorites

May 9, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 23

We haven’t done a Daily Top Five for a few days, so the original post is going to be lengthier than usual. Loyal fans of an artist usually love album cuts and rarities as much

Daily Top Five: Country Convert Albums

May 3, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 24

Today’s Daily Top Five asks you to pick the five albums you would use to make a case for country music to the unconverted listener. Here are the five albums I would lend/rip/share in a

Daily Double Top Five: Best Duets and Harmony Vocals

April 28, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 13

Once again, technical difficulties derailed yesterday’s Daily Top Five. So we’re doubling down today. Ever notice how the Vocal Event categories at country award shows honor harmony vocals as much as they do real, full-fledged

Daily Top Five: Favorite Debut Albums

April 26, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 32

As we’re prepping our 1993 lists, there have been many debut albums in consideration. That year brought the first studio sets from big stars like Tracy Byrd, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain, and Clay

Single Review: Michael Ray, “Kiss You in the Morning”

March 18, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 9

“Kiss You in the Morning” Michael Ray Written by Larry Michael White and Justin Tyler Wilson Launching a new artist with this generic a single does a tremendous disservice to their budding career. “Kiss You

Single Review: Tim McGraw with Catherine Dunn, “Diamond Rings and Old Barstools”

March 1, 2015 Leeann Ward 11

“Diamond Rings and Old Barstools” Tim McGraw with Catherine Dunn Written by Barry Dean, Luke Laird, and Jonathan Singleton Tim McGraw should be applauded for finally meeting the potential that many of us had hoped

2015 Grammy Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks

February 6, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 16

This year’s Grammy Awards air on Sunday, February 8, and country music will be represented with performances Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and the tantalizing pairing of Brandy Clark and Dwight Yoakam. Most of the awards