Mark Irwin – Country Universe

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Alan Jackson, “Here in the Real World”

June 7, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 9

The biggest traditional country artist in history breaks through in a big way.

Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Alan Jackson (2020 Edition)

June 29, 2020 Zackary Kephart 16

Songs about livin’ and some about love.

The Best Singles of 2017, Part One: #40-#21

December 27, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 6

In a year good enough to list its 40 best, we kick off our Best of 2017 with the lower half of our Singles list.

Single Review: Austin Webb, “All Country on You”

July 5, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 5

“All Country on You” Austin Webb Written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, and Chris Tompkins Women, amirite? Grade: D

Single Review: Blake Shelton, “Neon Light”

September 28, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 6

“Neon Light” Blake Shelton Written by Andrew Dorff, Mark Irwin, and Josh Kear Brooks & Dunn made an entire career out of honky tonk puns and play on words. “Neon Light” is a throwback to

Single Review: Tim McGraw, “Lookin’ for that Girl”

January 20, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 12

It’s hard for me to not like a song that uses “Funky Cold Medina” and “Strawberry Wine” as adjectives.