Classic Country Singles: Reba McEntire, “Somebody Should Leave” March 4, 2021 Ben Foster 6 The beginning of a storied chapter both in McEntire’s career and in country music history.
Classic Country Singles: Ricky Skaggs, “Highway 40 Blues” September 8, 2020 Zackary Kephart 3 It’s about Kentucky, not Nashville!
Where Did You Come From? Where Did You Go? 25 Years of “Cotton Eye Joe” August 12, 2019 Jonathan Keefe 6 It’s a fool’s game trying to predict which songs will truly endure. The biggest pop hits of 1994 were Ace of Base’s “The Sign,” All-4-One’s cover of John Michael Montgomery’s “I Swear,” and Boyz II
Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2019: Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens, and Jerry Bradley March 19, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 11 This year’s inductees have been announced.
100 Greatest Women, #16: Lee Ann Womack September 9, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 6 Lee Ann Womack was among the biggest mainstream country stars as the century turned, and is now a cornerstone of the Americana music scene.
100 Greatest Women, #20: Carrie Underwood September 3, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 12 Carrie Underwood is one of the most commercially successful female artists of the 21st century.
100 Greatest Women, #80: Sharon and Cheryl White (The Whites) April 22, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1 The Whites have been staples on the bluegrass scene for four decades.
100 Greatest Women, #99: Ashley Monroe March 3, 2018 Jonathan Keefe 6 The quality of her work has established Ashley Monroe as one of contemporary country’s most vital artists.
In Memoriam: Mel Tillis (1932-2017) November 19, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5 Country Music Hall of Fame Member Mel Tillis has died. He was 85.
Hall Worthy: The Veteran Era May 9, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 16 These are the ten Veteran Era artists who are most worthy of induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.