2008 – Page 45 – Country Universe

Wednesday Open Thread: Worst Country Videos

July 29, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 16

This was suggested in the comments yesterday by Charlie, and seconded by Philly Jeff. I was going to wait a few days before revisiting music videos, then I remembered this Kenny Rogers clip and I

Marty Robbins, "El Paso"

July 29, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 6

El Paso Marty Robbins 1959 Written by Marty Robbins There are few artists in country music history who were adept in as many diverse styles as Marty Robbins. He could nail a traditional honky-tonk number,

Tuesday Open Thread: Favorite Music Videos

July 28, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 45

CMT is running the second edition of their 100 Greatest Music Videos list. I don't have the five hours to watch it, but I'm recording it so I can enjoy it in small doses later

"He Stopped Loving Her Today"

July 28, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 17

He Stopped Loving Her Today George Jones 1980 Written by Bobby Braddock & Curly Putman It's been called the greatest country single of all time, sung by the genre's greatest vocalist. But while it was

Monday Open Thread: Country Convert Song

July 27, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 48

You know what's fun? Accidentally erasing your iPod! I'm already hours into refilling it, and i still have more than 4,000 songs to go. Anyway, looking at all of the songs reminds me of just

Trent Willmon, "Cold Beer and a Fishin' Pole"

July 27, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 1

“Cold Beer and a Fishin' Pole” is a title that would make new Hall of Famer Tom T. Hall beam with pride. He might be thrown off by the odd electronic effects throughout the record,

Buddy Jewell, "This Ain't Mexico"

July 27, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 103

Buddy Jewell's message to Mexicans: We like your drinks. We like your food. We just don't like you. Charming. Tell me again how this guy bea t out Miranda Lambert? Written by Buddy Jewell &

Justin Moore, "Back That Thing Up"

July 27, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 4

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed that this isn't a countrified version of the Juvenile hit. Alas, it's just a hillbilly rave-up that finds a country boy trying to get a city

Hayes Carll, "It's a Shame"

July 27, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 2

His song “She Left Me For Jesus” was one of those rare intentionally funny songs, but Hayes Carll is just as capable of turning in a sincere and reflective song of unrequited love. His vocal

Darryl Worley, "Tequila on Ice"

July 27, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 7

Worley goes mellow on his first single for his new label, Stroudavarious Records. The song is so laid back that it's easy to miss the charming lyric. While it's nice to hear him explore the