Roy Orbison – Country Universe

Pam Tillis Ranked: #75-#51

May 23, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 1

Innovative covers, underrated hits, and should’ve been singles abound as we fully enter the upper half of the list.

100 Greatest Women, #25: Linda Ronstadt

August 22, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 11

Her broad appeal and unique perspective helped make Linda Ronstadt one of the most influential female artists in country music history.

100 Greatest Women, #26: Cindy Walker

August 22, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

For all intents and purposes, the story of professional female songwriters in country music begins with Cindy Walker.

100 Greatest Women, #73: k.d. lang

May 6, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

One of the most unconventional female country stars in history, right down to the all-lowercase name.

Sunday Selections: November 13, 2016

November 13, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

RIP Leon Russell.

Sunday Selections: October 30, 2016

October 30, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

We love the guy, but Sturgill Simpson sure can be a grumpy sumbitch at times.

Sunday Selections: December 6, 2015

December 6, 2015 Jonathan Keefe 3

The year of Chris Stapleton rolls on unabated. The reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year– which is still an amazing thing to type!– figures prominently in the country music news this week. But there

Daily Top Five: Cover Songs You Like Better Than the Original

June 25, 2015 Ben Foster 23

Some cover songs pale in comparison to previous incarnations. Other attempts may come across as competent but disposable. But every now and then, a cover song comes along that just might rival or even replace

100 Greatest Men: #3. Willie Nelson

August 15, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 1

100 Greatest Men: The Complete List He started out as an unconventional songwriter trying to be a conventional artist. But when Willie Nelson let his hair down, he became a country legend for the ages.

100 Greatest Men: #15. Conway Twitty

August 13, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 5

100 Greatest Men: The Complete List He started out as a pop teen idol, but Conway Twitty’s powerful vocals and smart taste in material made him one of country music’s longest reigning superstars. Twitty was