Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Sonny James, “Empty Arms” May 8, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 7 A throwback that worked because it came from a throwback himself.
Every No. 1 Single of the 2000s: Brooks & Dunn, “Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You” May 7, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 7 Brooks & Dunn reboot.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn, “After the Fire is Gone” May 7, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 13 A great country record in a way that only a great country record can be.
Single Review Roundup: May 6, 2025 May 6, 2025 Jonathan Keefe 1 A promising preview of the upcoming Trisha Yearwood album.
Every No. 1 Single of the 2000s: Jessica Andrews, “Who I Am” May 6, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 13 Jessica Andrews and her not quite autobiographical hit.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Charley Pride, “I’d Rather Love You” May 6, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 7 The production is still restraining the stylist.
Album Review Roundup: Vol. 1, No. 16 May 5, 2025 Jonathan Keefe 5 Olive Klug has the best album of the week, and Willie’s on a hell of a run.
Every No. 1 Single of the 2000s: Diamond Rio, “One More Day” May 4, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 11 A poignant ballad that would take on new meaning by the end of the year.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Sammi Smith, “Help Me Make it Through the Night” May 4, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 15 The perfect hit version of this classic composition.
Every No. 1 Single of the 2000s: Jamie O’ Neal, “There is No Arizona” May 3, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 22 Jamie O’Neal debuts with a very cool record.