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.
The Best Singles of 2020, Part Two: #20-#1 December 31, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 3 The twenty best singles of 2020, according to our writers.
The Best Albums of 2020, Part One: #40-#21 December 30, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 0 There are 40 albums on our Best of 2020 list. Here are the first twenty!
A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #390-#381 November 28, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 12 This section is elevated by thoughtful inclusions from Vern Gosdin and Mel McDaniel.
Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 Edition) September 24, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 6 Rolling Stone updates its all-time list, with many new additions from the worlds of country and Americana.
Album Review: Taylor Swift, folklore August 24, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5 Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album is the purest showcase yet for her formidable songwriting talents.
Single Review: Taylor Swift, “Betty” July 31, 2020 Zackary Kephart 7 “Betty” is better as an album cut than as a single.
The Best Singles of the Decade, Part Three: #50-#26 May 22, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5 Tanya Tucker’s stunning comeback makes its presence known, with two of her recent singles featured alongside stellar tracks from fellow legends and a handful of breakthrough singles from then-new artists.