2008 – Page 25 – Country Universe

Discussion: Songs For Hard Times

October 2, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 16

Chet Flippo is wondering when the songs about the current economic crisis will arrive: Is anyone writing soundtrack songs for an America running helplessly headlong toward ruin? I’m not going to attempt to go into

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to host CMA Awards

October 2, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 22

This is certainly some good news: NASHVILLE – The reigning CMA Male and Female Vocalists of the Year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will unite to host “The 42nd Annual CMA Awards.” This is the

Tracy Lawrence, “You Can’t Hide Redneck”

October 2, 2008 Guest Contributor 13

Tracy Lawrence, a far more distinctive vocalist than many of his contemporaries, received industry approval with his first CMA award last fall for the Vocal Event-winning “Find Out Who Your Friends Are”, his collaboration with

Discussion: Wide Open Country

October 1, 2008 Guest Contributor 0

Apparently, country music is the place to be right now! Who isn’t releasing a country album these days? I read just this week that Kevin Costner (yes, that Kevin Costner) is coming out with a

Linda Ronstadt, Prisoner in Disguise (Original Master Recording)

October 1, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 7

Linda Ronstadt Prisoner in Disguise (Original Master Recording) 1975 Anyone looking for the prototype of the modern female country singer can turn their attention to Linda Ronstadt’s classic 1975 album Prisoner in Disguise. Of all

The Road Hammers, “I’ve Got The Scars To Prove It”

October 1, 2008 Leeann Ward 7

“I’ve Got The Scars To Prove It” begins with a somewhat ominous electric guitar intro that is likely meant to set the tone for the bombastic lyrics. As a result of his recklessness, the singer

Deana Carter, “Strawberry Wine”

October 1, 2008 Guest Contributor 8

Strawberry Wine< How To Get Ex Back /strong> Deana Carter 1997 Written by Matraca Berg & Gary Harrison “Strawberry Wine”, written by Matraca Berg and Gary Harrison, is a prime example of country radio’s ability

Discussion: Grammy Wish List

September 30, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 26

Today is the final day of eligibility for the Grammy awards. Albums and singles must have been released between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008 to be considered. Also, tracks from Vince Gill’s These

Review: Waylon Jennings & the .357’s, “Lonesome, On’ry and Mean”

September 30, 2008 Dan Milliken 11

Not gonna lie: “Lonesome, On’ry and Mean” has never been one of my favorite Waylon hits. Call me what you will, but I’ve always thought the flat production employed in that studio recording just doesn’t

Discussion: Favorite Driving Songs

September 29, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 40

I’m in an even more upbeat mood than usual today, having just purchased a new car for the first time. I was twenty when I bought my first used car down in Tennessee. I got