Kevin John Coyne

100 Greatest Men: #58. Carl Smith

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One of the most successful country stars of the 1950’s, Carl Smith is as well known today for his famous relatives as for his legendary music.

Single Review: Toby Keith, “Beers Ago”

March 21, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 4

You know what I like about Toby Keith?

He always sings. No auto-tune, no “let the backup singers do the heavy lifting.” Just real, pure singing.

100 Greatest Men: #59. John Anderson

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100 Greatest Men: The Complete List

As one of the finest new traditionalists of the eighties and nineties, John Anderson pushed the boundaries of country music without sacrificing its distinctive heritage.

100 Greatest Men: #60. Don Gibson

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100 Greatest Men: The Complete List

The writer of several timeless country standards, Don Gibson put down his pen often enough to maintain a remarkable, decades-long career as a singer and performer.

100 Greatest Men: #61. Charlie Daniels

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100 Greatest Men: The Complete List

A cornerstone of country, southern rock, and gospel music, Charlie Daniels and his fiddle have made an indelible impact on the fabric of American music.

Single Review: Luke Bryan, “Drunk on You”

March 10, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 17

I love every second of this.

I’ve had a fondness for Luke Bryan ever since his video for “Country Man.” There’s something both endearingly sincere and not quite serious about him.

100 Greatest Men: #62. Red Foley

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100 Greatest Men: The Complete List

One of the great crooners of the post-war era, Red Foley helped build a crucial bridge between the country music of the mountains and the Nashville Sound of the sixties.