June 2007 – Page 3 – Country Universe

Toby Keith, “Love Me If You Can”

June 8, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 22

Toby Keith, “Love Me If You Can” Toby makes a surprisingly earnest attempt to soften his image, wishing we could all just agree to disagree before our debates turn to angry words, and praying for

Kenny Chesney, “Never Wanted Nothing More”

June 2, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 34

Kenny Chesney, “Never Wanted Nothing More” Chesney previews his upcoming studio album with a surprisingly twangy single, all plucky banjos and the like. At first it seems it’s going to be another one of his

Sara Evans, “As If”

June 1, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 19

Sara Evans, “As If” I don’t think I can name another female country singer who has produced more consistently entertaining and interesting singles in the last decade than Sara Evans. “As If” is the

Brooks & Dunn, “Proud of the House We Built”

June 1, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 12

Brooks & Dunn, “Proud of the House We Built” It’s a decently good lyric that celebrates a love that started with nothing and still is fairly modest, but worthy of pride nonetheless. I have trouble