Hank Cochran – Country Universe

December 27, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 4

Mickey Gilley closes out 1980 with another solid cover.

July 30, 2020 Zackary Kephart 6

The start of a new series exploring Willie Nelson’s many duets.

March 17, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

The two years covered by this entry featured some stopgap singles, a Christmas set, and a third album anchored by a poignantly beautiful classic.

June 14, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 2

Jeannie Seely has been one of the most forceful personalities on the country music scene since she had her first big hit in 1966.

December 4, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Day 9 features tracks from Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Linda Ronstadt, and Patsy Cline.

April 27, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 3

Good news for three legends of the genre, one of whom we lost to cancer only four years ago:

March 27, 2012 Ben Foster 10

1986 | #1

Subtly clever, yet deceptively simple, with a strong undercurrent of heartache. In other words… classic Strait.

December 2, 2011 Kevin John Coyne 5

1985 | Peak: #1

Want to separate the real deals from the posers? Ask them to sing “The Chair.”

July 15, 2010 Kevin John Coyne 6

Rest in Peace, Hank Cochran.

Enjoy some of the legendary songwriter’s greatest hits: