Kevin John Coyne

Discussion: Desperately Seeking New Music

October 9, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 30

It’s been more than five years since a new studio album from Wynonna. We were supposed to get one this fall, but according to this interview, it’s been pushed back until next spring: She’s been

Discussion: CMT Giants – Alan Jackson

October 8, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 29

After previously honoring Reba McEntire and Hank Williams Jr., CMT is staging its third tribute concert in honor of Alan Jackson: Alan Jackson will be honored in the third installment of CMT Giants airing Dec.

Sarah Buxton, “Space”

October 8, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 17

I have a sneaking suspicion that Sarah Buxton will develop into a songwriter for the ages. She’s getting there already. “Space” builds a song around a classic break-up line – “I need space” – and

Discussion: Satellite Radio

October 7, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 18

My new car came with a three-month free preview of XM Radio, and I am loving it. I’ve always been the type to listen to CD’s in the car, which evolved into listening to my

Tim McGraw, Greatest Hits 3

October 7, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 7

Tim McGraw Greatest Hits 3 If it seems that Tim McGraw’s latest hits collection came pretty soon after his last one, you’re not losing track of time. It was only two and a half years

Craig Morgan, Greatest Hits

October 5, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 22

Craig Morgan Greatest Hits After several years with Broken Bow, Craig Morgan has moved on to the Sony BMG family. As he preps his first release for his new label, his former home takes

Discussion: Recommend a Track

October 3, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 41

Earlier this evening, I was driving to work with the iPod on shuffle. On came Rodney Crowell’s “This Too Will Pass”, from his album Fate’s Right Hand. It was like hearing the song for the

Discussion: Songs For Hard Times

October 2, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 16

Chet Flippo is wondering when the songs about the current economic crisis will arrive: Is anyone writing soundtrack songs for an America running helplessly headlong toward ruin? I’m not going to attempt to go into

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to host CMA Awards

October 2, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 22

This is certainly some good news: NASHVILLE – The reigning CMA Male and Female Vocalists of the Year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will unite to host “The 42nd Annual CMA Awards.” This is the

Linda Ronstadt, Prisoner in Disguise (Original Master Recording)

October 1, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 7

Linda Ronstadt Prisoner in Disguise (Original Master Recording) 1975 Anyone looking for the prototype of the modern female country singer can turn their attention to Linda Ronstadt’s classic 1975 album Prisoner in Disguise. Of all