Kevin John Coyne

Single Review: Kip Moore, “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck”

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Two singles isn’t a lot of information to go by, but a couple of things about Kip Moore are becoming clear.

Single Review: Lady Antebellum, “Dancin’ Away With My Heart”

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Calling out Lady Antebellum for being bland is a bit like calling out water for being wet.

Single Review: Kenny Chesney, “Reality”

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The song is about how we use vacations and spirits and such to escape the mundane lives we’ve settled into.

Single Review: Blake Shelton, “Drink On It”

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I was going to articulate the serious issues I have with this song, but I’ll let Julia Sugarbaker do it instead:

Retro Single Review: George Strait, “You’re Something Special to Me”

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1985 | Peak: #4

Deceptively simple.

“You’re Something Special to Me” is so laid back that it’s easy to miss the craftsmanship. As Strait channels a young Merle Haggard, a slow western swing arrangement surrounds him with warmth.

Retro Single Review: Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton, “Lost Forever in Your Kiss”

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1972 | Peak: #9

This is one of their most beautiful duets, largely because Parton is at her peak as a singer and a songwriter.

Single Review: Josh Turner, “Time is Love”

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Remember the first time that you heard Josh Turner?

You must have been in awe of that baritone. Here’s a guy who can sing deeper than the rest without sacrificing tone and nuance.

Top 40 Singles of 2011, Part Four: #10-#1

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The countdown concludes. Scroll down to the bottom to hear samples of each song and to share your comments.

Top 40 Singles of 2011, Part Four: #10-#1

#10
Love Done Gone
Billy Currington

Individual Rankings: #1 – Leeann; #1 – Jonathan; #13 – Tara

While many might get caught up in Billy Currington’s smoldering love songs, he’s really most effectively charming when he loosens up and has a little fun. While “Love Done Gone” is technically about lost love, Currington’s breezy performance along with the festive horns makes it seem more freeing than heartbreaking. As a result, the song turns out to be his most compelling since “Good Directions.” – Leeann Ward

Dear Country Music: Disco Edition

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Dear Jennifer Nettles,

Top 40 Singles of 2011, Part Three: #20-#11

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The countdown continues to continue. Scroll down to the bottom to hear samples of each song and to share your comments!

Top 40 Singles of 2011, Part Three: #20-#11

#20
Headache
Joey + Rory

Individual Rankings: #6 – Sam; #15 – Leeann; #17 – Ben

Joey Feek is not a woman to be trifled with. Blow off a day with her to go fishing with your buddies, and be prepared for a holdout that would make the recent NBA lockout look like a bathroom break. Along with a steel guitar-centric, pure country sound, the song’s humor doesn’t wear thin after repeated listenings. (Are you paying attention, Brad “Camouflage” Paisley?) – Sam Gazdziak