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Month: May 2017

Single Review: Lauren Alaina, “Doin’ Fine”

May 28, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 13

You can be uptempo and inspirational without sounding like a dime store Katy Perry.

Single Review: Ronnie Fauss, “Swingin’ Doors”

May 25, 2017 Sam Gazdziak 0

If you want a good Haggard cover, you’re going to have to look off the beaten path.

Single Review: Chris Stapleton, “Either Way”

May 23, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 11

A harrowing portrait of a failing marriage.

Hall Worthy: The Modern Era

May 12, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 15

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

Single Review: Jon Pardi, “Heartache On the Dance Floor”

May 10, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5

Yet another example of the Nashville majors signing a talented artist and proceeding to waste that talent in the studio.

Hall Worthy: The Veteran Era

May 9, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 16

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

Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed, and Don Schlitz to Join Country Music Hall of Fame

May 7, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 7

Some thoughts on this year’s inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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