Book Review: Marissa R. Moss, “Her Country” June 14, 2022 Jonathan Keefe 4 This is the sprawling, complicated story of the women who have been purposefully marginalized by the country music industry over the last two decades.
The Best Albums of 2021, Part Two: #10-#1 January 26, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5 Our look back at 2021 concludes with the ten best albums of the year.
The Best Singles of 2021, Part Four: #5 – #1 January 15, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 1 The five best singles of 2021, according to three writers and an spreadsheet formula.
The Best Singles of 2021, Part Two: #16-#11 January 6, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 1 Let’s talk about another five standout singles from 2021.
Single Review: Miranda Lambert, “If I Was a Cowboy” December 6, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 1 Quick! Name every word you can think of that’s associated with “cowboy.”
A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #60-#51 August 9, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 5 950 down, 50 to go.
Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Trisha Yearwood, “She’s in Love With the Boy” July 28, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 18 Another week, another superstar arrives.
Single Review: Callista Clark, “It’s ‘Cause I Am” June 10, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 1 Callista Clark is a talent to keep an eye on, but she’s still developing her craft.
Single Review: Taylor Swift, “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)” February 20, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 1 As a preview of Swift’s re-record project, “Love Story” is tremendously encouraging.
The Best Albums of 2020, Part Two: #20-#1 January 1, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 2 The best albums of 2020 demonstrate the wide range of great music released into the Country Universe this year.