Classic Country Singles: The Judds, “Why Not Me” May 31, 2020 Zackary Kephart 4 A single that truly reflected the Judds.
Single Review: Tami Neilson, “You Were Mine” April 27, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 2 “You Were Mine” is the ferocious lament of a woman who let her guard down, and has nothing but loneliness to show for it.
A Trisha Yearwood Retrospective, Part Two: 1993-1994 March 17, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5 The two years covered by this entry featured some stopgap singles, a Christmas set, and a third album anchored by a poignantly beautiful classic.
The Best Albums of the Decade, Part Three: #50-#26 February 23, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 4 Our Best Albums of the Decade list continues with #50-#26.
Album Review: Tami Neilson, Chickaboom! February 8, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 1 The best album of 2020 comes early, courtesy of Tami Neilson.
A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #930-#921 July 8, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4 Willie Nelson kicks off the next ten entries of this very long list.
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.
100 Greatest Women, #11: Wynonna & The Judds September 15, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4 Wynonna’s distinguished solo career has enhanced the legacy of the Judds, the most successful female duo of all time.
100 Greatest Women, #12: Patty Loveless September 15, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5 The last of the great mountain singers, Patty Loveless fused country, rock, and bluegrass into her own unique sound.
100 Greatest Women, #22: Wanda Jackson August 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1 This rockabilly queen has influenced generations of rock and country artists.