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A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #990-#981

June 4, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4

The conversation broadens with two more writers joining in.

Hall Worthy: The Modern Era (2019 Edition)

March 24, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

Not much movement on our Modern Era list, as only one new entry join a ballot dominated up top by New Traditionalists overdue for induction.

CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 12

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

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, #93: Brandy Clark

March 17, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

Brandy Clark has become one of the most significant female voices in contemporary country music.

In Memoriam: Lari White (1965-2018)

January 23, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 8

Singer Lari White has died at age 52.

Hall Worthy: The Modern Era

May 12, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 17

These are the ten Modern Era artists who are most worthy of induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Year-End Rodeo 2016: Individual Ballots

January 3, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 6

Lists of lists!