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Kenny Chesney, Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates

October 6, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 9

Kenny Chesney Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates What’s the difference between a signature style and an artistic rut? It’s a question that’s hard to avoid contemplating when listening to Kenny Chesney’s latest record,

2007 CMA Nominations: The Good, The Bad and The…Really?

September 2, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 4

Ya gotta love the CMAs. It’s the most politically-motivated award show the genre offers up, but at the same time, factions in its membership can tilt the balance and deliver some surprise nominations and dark

Review: Vince Gill, “What You Give Away”

March 16, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 6

Vince Gill, “What You Give Away” This is why I love country music. This is why I wade through all the songs about redneck pride and checking for ticks. I keep coming back for

Best Country Singles of 2006

December 17, 2006 Kevin John Coyne 9

It wasn’t a banner year for the genre like 2005 was, but there were still a lot of good singles sent to radio and retail this year. Some were hits, some weren’t, but these were

Best Country Singles of 2005

December 27, 2005 Kevin John Coyne 1

Three days later than intended, thanks to a Blogspot glitch, here’s the first of a few year-in-review entries. Given the incessant single listing on this page lately, it seems only right to kcik things off

400 Best Contemporary Country Singles: #50-#26

November 9, 2005 Kevin John Coyne 0

The 400 Best Contemporary Country Singles Part 15: #50-#26 #50 “Meet In The Middle” Diamond Rio 1991 Peak: #1 Diamond Rio burst on to the country music scene with an ideal showcase of their talents:

400 Best Contemporary Country Singles: #75-#51

November 6, 2005 Kevin John Coyne 1

The 400 Best Contemporary Country Singles Part 14: #75-#51 #75 “Wrong Side of Memphis” Trisha Yearwood 1992 Peak: #4 Yearwood kicked it into a higher gear with this lead single from her second album, the

400 Best Contemporary Country Singles: #125-#101

November 4, 2005 Kevin John Coyne 0

The 400 Best Contemporary Country Singles Part 12: #125-#101 #125 “Any Man of Mine” Shania Twain 1995 Peak: #1 There are a few records in country music history that serve as a clear turning point.

400 Best Contemporary Country Singles: #225-#201

October 31, 2005 Kevin John Coyne 1

The 400 Best Contemporary Country Singles Part 8: #225-#201 #225 “Heads Carolina, Tails California” Jo Dee Messina 1996 Peak: #2 Messina’s debut single established her edgy sound right out of the gate. Here, she’s convincing

Best Albums of 2004

December 30, 2004 Kevin John Coyne 2

Best Country Albums of 2004 1. Tim McGraw, Live Like You Were Dying A stunning mainstream country album that manages to challenge the listener while still pleasing radio. There are too many high points to