Single Review: Kelsea Ballerini, “Legends” June 27, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 11 There is nothing legendary about “Legends.”
Single Review: Dan + Shay, “How Not To” June 26, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 3 I guess that we can call Rascal Flatts influential artists now.
Single Review: Eric Church, “Round Here Buzz” June 25, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 2 Eric Church writes about small towns a lot.
Single Review: Gary Allan, “Mess Me Up” June 24, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 3 It’s good, but not Gary Allan good.
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: 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.