Kevin John Coyne

Single Review: Keith Urban with P!nk, “One Too Many”

October 8, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 7

You’ve heard this song before, but at least they sing it well.

Single Review: Maren Morris, “Better Than We Found It”

October 8, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 1

Maren Morris doesn’t break new ground with her take on a protest song, but she does a great job showcasing the importance of being an ally.

Single Review: Amanda Shires featuring Jason Isbell, “The Problem”

October 8, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 1

“The Problem” is a stunning intimate portrait of a woman making a difficult choice, and a man giving her the emotional support that she deserves.

In Memoriam: Mac Davis (1942-2020)

September 30, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

Legendary artist and songwriter Mac Davis has passed away at the age of 78.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #440-#431

September 27, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 9

Signature nineties hits from Tracy Lawrence, Collin Raye, and Sawyer Brown brighten up this batch.

Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 Edition)

September 24, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 6

Rolling Stone updates its all-time list, with many new additions from the worlds of country and Americana.

Album Review: Reba McEntire, Rumor Has It: 30th Anniversary Edition

September 22, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

It’s difficult to overstate how significant Rumor Has It was for Reba McEntire’s career.

Album Review: Roy Clark, Greatest Hits

September 21, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

Roy Clark’s Greatest Hits is essential listening for country music fans who have yet to discover the impressive body of work that landed him in the Hall of Fame.

2020 Academy of Country Music Awards: Complete List of Winners

September 17, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 0

A complete list of winners from the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Academy of Country Music Awards 2020: Predictions & Personal Picks

September 15, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 3

This year’s ACM Awards are being handed out this Wednesday, September 16. Here are our predictions for most categories, as well as our personal picks.