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Single Review: George Strait, “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar”

February 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4

This is way better than any of the drinking songs you’re going to hear on the radio today, and a promising preview of his upcoming studio album.

The Best Singles of 2015, Part One: #40-#21

December 19, 2015 Jonathan Keefe 5

Our first Best of 2015 list kicks off today with the lower half of our top forty singles of 2015. Check back for part two tomorrow!

Album Review: George Strait, Cold Beer Conversation

October 1, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 10

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.

George Strait has released a new album that is consistently good, with strong vocal performances that elevate even the middling material.

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Single Review: George Strait, “Let it Go”

April 10, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 6

“Let it Go” George Strait Written by Keith Gattis, Bubba Strait, and George Strait George Strait is country music’s Frank Sinatra. What he does looks effortless and spawns countless imitators, but none of them can

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Single Review: George Strait, "Drinkin' Man"

April 22, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 17

More than thirty years into his legendary career, George Strait has released the most compelling single of his career with “Drinkin’ Man.”

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Single Review: George Strait, “Here For a Good Time”

June 9, 2011 Kevin John Coyne 9

The title screams country party anthem. Thank heavens for Dale Evans, it isn’t one.

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