January 2007 – Page 5 – Country Universe

Review: Sugarland, “Settlin'”

January 1, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 5

Sugarland, “Settlin’” Lead singer Jennifer Nettles is absolutely on fire here, turning in a scorching performance that almost makes you forget that this is basically a rewrite of “Something More”, right down to the obligatory

Review: Carolina Rain, “Isn’t She”

January 1, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 12

Carolina Rain, “Isn’t She” They’re a great vocal group doing an unfortunate Rascal Flatts impression. To their credit, they sound better than the supergroup – none of the annoying nasal whining that defines RF’s sound

Review: Ashley Monroe with Ronnie Dunn, “I Don’t Want To”

January 1, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 19

Ashley Monroe with Ronnie Dunn, “I Don’t Want To” Monroe impressed me with her debut single, “Satisfied.” I still really dig her voice, though she throws in a few too many trills here. She’ll gain