Kevin John Coyne

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Felice Bryant was the first woman inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame solely on the strength of her songwriting.

May 31, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

Billie Jo Spears had a few big hits in America, but was a pioneer for country music in the United Kingdom.

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Olivia Newton-John keeps her hit streak going in the United States, with a string of gold singles and albums.

May 27, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

An Opry star for nearly a half century, Jan Howard’s career has been defined by both sunshine and shadow.

May 27, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 2

Back when they used to call it Country & Western music, Dale Evans was the most iconic female artist for the latter half of the genre.

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Her pure as crystal voice has proved adept at country, folk, jazz, and swing throughout her long career.

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Olivia Newton-John loses Eurovision, wins a CMA, and scores her biggest hits yet in the United States.

May 19, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 10

Bobbie Gentry’s swampy vocals came straight out of the Mississippi Delta where she was born and raised.

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As her international fortunes begin to waver, Olivia Newton-John enjoys her first big breakthrough in the United States.

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A critical darling who also became a commercial hit without kowtowing to convention.