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Month: September 2017

Album Review: Shania Twain, Now

September 29, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 4

Shania Twain is back with her first new album in fifteen years.

Single Review: Zac Brown Band, “Roots”

September 28, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 4

A good song sunk by a terrible hook.

Album and Film Review: Dixie Chicks, DCX MMXVI

September 27, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5

A new album and DVD document the first Dixie Chicks tour of the United States in ten years.

Single Review: Ashley McBryde, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega”

September 19, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 6

Here’s to the arrival of a major talent, taking us to a little dive bar in Dahlonega.

In Memoriam: Don Williams (1939-2017)

September 9, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 10

Country Music Hall of Fame Member Don Williams, known lovingly as the “Gentle Giant,” has died at age 78.

In Memoriam: Troy Gentry (1967-2017)

September 9, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5

Troy Gentry, of the award-winning country music duo Montgomery Gentry, has died at age 50.

2017 CMA Nominations

September 4, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 7

The nominations for the 51st Annual CMA Awards have been announced.

Single Review: Lee Ann Womack, “All the Trouble”

September 2, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5

Lee Ann Womack previews her upcoming studio album with this bluesy single.

Album Review: Brandy Clark, Live From Los Angeles

September 2, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 1

Brandy Clark’s live album is a stripped down showcase of her dual talents.

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