Kevin John Coyne

Single Review: Gary Allan, "Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)"

September 13, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 13

So good to hear his voice again.

Retro Single Review: Alan Jackson, "Tall, Tall Trees"

September 2, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 3

1995 | Peak:#1

Leave it to Alan Jackson to find a #1 single on a Roger Miller box set.

Single Review: Joanna Smith, "We Can't Be Friends"

September 1, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 4

Listening to the new Joanna Smith single, I’m reminded of when Lee Ann Womack first hit it big. I was impressed by her taste in material and I thought the production of her records was impeccable.

Retro Single Review: Tim McGraw, "The Cowboy in Me"

August 28, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 13

2001 | Peak: #1

I don’t get it.

More importantly, I don’t get it and the song isn’t interesting enough to make me want to get it.

Single Review: Thomas Rhett, “Beer with Jesus”

August 26, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 10

Far better than its title suggests.

Retro Single Review: Dolly Parton, "The Seeker"

August 25, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 0

1975 | Peak: #2

A southern gospel number that starts slowly and never quite gets where it’s trying to go.

Retro Single Review: Shania Twain, "She's Not Just a Pretty Face"

August 25, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 2

2003 | Peak: #9

Shania Twain at her girl power best.

Favorite Five Game

August 22, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 102

You know that part of the concert where the artist tries to get some audience participation going?

We’re gonna give that a try here.

Say What? – Hank Williams Jr.

August 19, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 24

Hank Williams Jr. has been making headlines this weekend. Perhaps you’ve heard?

At an Iowa State Fair performance, he sang one of his latest songs, “We Don’t Apologize for America.” He followed the performance with this statement:

100 Greatest Men: #33. Mel Tillis

August 19, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 2

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A comedic flair, a speech impediment, and a famous daughter have often overshadowed the fact that Mel Tillis is one of the finest songwriters and performers in the history of country music.