2008 – Page 70 – Country Universe

Billy Gilman, “When You Come Home”

March 1, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 6

This is a beautiful song, no doubt. Gilman’s got the vocal chops to make it work, as well. The only thing that keeps it from taking off completely is the anemic production. It sounds more

Tim McGraw, “Kristofferson”

March 1, 2008 Leeann Ward 26

By now, I should know better than to allow a title that name drops intrigue me, because much more often than not, the song simply leaves me disappointed and annoyed that the name was simply

Dolly Parton, “Jesus & Gravity”

February 23, 2008 Leeann Ward 15

Dolly Parton is a pro. Not only is her voice as strong as ever, at the age of 62, she can still expertly keep up with the modern sound of country music. While “Better Get

Favorite Songs By Favorite Artists: Alan Jackson

February 23, 2008 Leeann Ward 11

Leeann’s list of her favorite songs by Alan Jackson, first published back in 2008.

Reba McEntire & Kenny Chesney or Skip Ewing, “Every Other Weekend”

February 21, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 45

I guess MCA realizes this song is so good, they need to send it to radio, even if they don’t have the green light from BMG to push the Kenny Chesney duet that’s on the

Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Emmylou Harris

February 20, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 11

With her long overdue induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame finally coming to pass, it seems the perfect time to take a look at my favorite Emmylou Harris songs.I’ll admit, I wasn’t an

Rascal Flatts, “Every Day”

February 19, 2008 Leeann Ward 12

Rascal Flatts releases their fourth mid tempo song in a row, which would normally result in the death of a radio career. Not so for this seemingly unstoppable trio who gets country radio airplay, no

Brad Paisley, “I’m Still A Guy”

February 19, 2008 Leeann Ward 24

With the follow up single to his thought provoking “Letter To Me”, Brad Paisley returns to the jocularity of another novelty song that has become his signature vantage point. It perpetuates the sentiment that while

Michael Dean Church, “Why Can’t You Forgive Me”

February 18, 2008 Leeann Ward 8

Newcomer Michael Dean Church may have a hit on his hands. “Why Can’t You Forgive Me” is an up-tempo song that is full of pop culture references that will surely draw in its listeners on

LeAnn Rimes, “Good Friend and a Glass of Wine”

February 18, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 8

LeAnn Rimes, the youngest veteran in recent country music history, takes a stab at writing herself a girl power anthem and acquits herself nicely. Rimes is simply a better singer now that she’s singing her