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Tim McGraw, Let It Go

April 7, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 12

Tim McGraw Let It Go Since he broke through in 1994 with the one-two punch of a novelty hit (“Indian Outlaw”) and a heart-wrenching ballad (“Don’t Take the Girl”), Tim McGraw has been refining that

Todd Snider, Peace, Love and Anarchy

April 7, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 2

Todd Snider Peace, Love and Anarchy Anybody who has seen Todd Snider live knows that he performs with just an acoustic guitar. No backup singers, no supporting musicians, and only a harmonica around his neck

Review: Trace Adkins, “I Wanna Feel Something”

April 5, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 11

Trace Adkins, “I Wanna Feel Something” A compelling single that explores struggling with cynicism as you age. Adkins turns in one of his strongest performances to date. If you prefer “I’m Tryin’” to

Dolly Parton to Receive Prestigious Songwriter’s Award

April 4, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 5

The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame has selected Dolly Parton to be the recipient of its most prestigious honor, the Johnny Mercer Award. This award ranks higher than induction into the Hall of Fame; it is

Faith Hill drops her “Greatest Hits” on May 22

March 31, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 9

Much like her hubby Tim McGraw followed up his best studio album, Live Like You Were Dying, with a hits collection, Faith Hill is prepping her first domestic hits collection. Greatest Hits is due for

Review: Rodney Atkins, “These Are My People”

March 28, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 12

Rodney Atkins, “These Are My People” Fantastic. I thought it was going to be another carbon-copy celebration of southern hillbilly culture, but after a few lines of that, reality kicks in, and the celebration is

Review: Amy Dalley, “Good Kind of Crazy”

March 25, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 5

Amy Dalley, “Good Kind of Crazy” There are the basic elements of a good song here, but they don’t fully come together. I’m a fan of Dalley, and have enjoyed her previous singles, “I Would

Pam Tillis at SXSW: Watch the Full Show Online

March 25, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 1

Pam Tillis performed a showcase concert at The Continental Club in Austin, Texas on Friday, March 16 during the SXSW Conference. The set list is dominated by her fantastic upcoming album, RhineStoned, but it also

Pam Tillis, Collection

March 25, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 0

Collection February 1, 1994 It has to be frustrating for a label to see an artist that they never had success with go on to another label in town and become a big star right

Pam Tillis, Homeward Looking Angel

March 24, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 0

Homeward Looking Angel September 29, 1992 Pam Tillis followed up her gold-selling Arista debut Put Yourself In My Place with an album that was better by just about any standard. She co-wrote five of the