2015 – Page 11 – Country Universe

Daily Top Five: Palate Cleansers

July 5, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 18

It’s gotten to the point that I can’t listen to more than two country singles in a row without wanting to hurt somebody. So here’s the daily top five. What are some songs that are

Single Review: Sam Hunt, “House Party”

July 5, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 19

“House Party” Sam Hunt Written by Zach Crowell, Jerry Flowers, and Sam Hunt I realize that Sam Hunt’s country music career might be little more than a stepping stone to filling one of those spinning

Single Review: Austin Webb, “All Country on You”

July 5, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 5

“All Country on You” Austin Webb Written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, and Chris Tompkins Women, amirite? Grade: D

Daily Top Five: Second Singles

July 2, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 7

So now it’s the second day of the month. What are your favorite second singles from albums or compilations? I’ll pick different artists this time around: Patty Loveless, “Here I am” John Anderson, “Straight Tequila

Single Review: Billy Currington, “Drinkin’ Town with a Football Problem”

July 2, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 6

“Drinkin’ Town with a Football Problem” Billy Currington Written by Elizabeth Elkins, Aaron Henningsen, Brian Henningsen, Clara Henningsen, and Vanessa Olivarez What a disappointing letdown from a totally intriguing title. I was hoping for some

Daily Top Five: Favorite First Singles

July 1, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 9

On the first day of the new month, we’re asking you to share your favorite first singles from an album or compilation. Here’s my list: Trisha Yearwood, “Wrong Side of Memphis” Pam Tillis, “Deep Down”

Daily Top Five: Gender Swap

June 30, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 19

Some of the most interesting country covers are ones where the artist doing the cover is of a different gender than the artist that recorded the original. What are your five favorite “gender swap” covers?

Daily Top Five: Alan Jackson

June 26, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 15

Since he’s back with a new single today, let’s make today’s top five all about Alan Jackson. What are your favorite albums and tracks from this guy who should already be in the Country Music

Single Review: Alan Jackson, “Jim and Jack and Hank”

June 26, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 17

“Jim and Jack and Hank” Alan Jackson Written by Alan Jackson It’s country. It’s clever. It’s funny. It’s classic Alan Jackson, with his signature attention to details and refusal to do cutesy rhymes at the

Single Review: Cam, “Burning House”

June 26, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 12

“Burning House” Cam Written by Jeff Bhasker, Cam, and Tyler Johnson Don’t let the stripped down production fool you. “Burning House” sounds refreshing at first because its not taking its cues from eighties hair metal