Tom T. Hall – Country Universe

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #910-#901

July 25, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

Many appeals to sentimentality this time around, some more mawkish than others.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #980-#971

June 9, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 8

Hall of Famers George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and Alan Jackson kick off the next ten entries.

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: 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, #57: Jeannie C. Riley

June 14, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

Jeannie C. Riley faced every sexist obstacle imaginable on her way toward stardom.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 15: “Love, Me” to “Mean”

December 12, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 6

Day 15 features tracks from Collin Raye, Miranda Lambert, Bobby Bare, Kip Moore, and Taylor Swift.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 8: “For the Good Times” to “He Stopped Loving Her Today”

December 1, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 7

Day 8 features tracks from Ray Price, Laura Bell Bundy, Jeannie C. Riley, Nickel Creek, and George Jones.

Sunday Selections: February 7, 2016

February 7, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

We just kind of can’t with this year’s ACM nominees.

Daily Top Five: Dog Songs

July 24, 2015 Leeann Ward 14

In tribute to my wonderful old dog who will be turning 14 in October, here are five of my favorite dog songs. Tom T. Hall, “Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine” Pirates of the Mississippi,