March 2015 – Page 4 – Country Universe

Single Review: Eric Church, “Talladega”

March 3, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 10

“Talladega” Eric Church Written by Eric Church and Luke Laird Nostalgia works a lot better when the one indulging in it has put some time and distance between them and the memories.

Single Review: Chase Bryant, “Take it On Back”

March 3, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 15

“Take it On Back” Chase Bryant Written by Dylan Altman, Chase Bryant, and Tommy Lee James How many times can the title be repeated in a song? I thought Little Texas had answered that question

Single Review: Dierks Bentley, “Say You Do”

March 2, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 12

“Say You Do” Dierks Bentley Written by Shane McAnally, Matt Ramsey, and Trevor Rosen Dierks Bentley’s at the top of his game right now. “Say You Do” demonstrates why. It’s subtle, it’s smart, and it’s

Single Review: Randy Houser, “Like a Cowboy”

March 2, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 12

“Like a Cowboy” Randy Houser Written by Randy Houser and Brice Long It’s hard not to be impressed by Randy Houser’s resilience. His ability to build an audience with a reasonably country sound, all while

Single Review: Tim McGraw with Catherine Dunn, “Diamond Rings and Old Barstools”

March 1, 2015 Leeann Ward 11

“Diamond Rings and Old Barstools” Tim McGraw with Catherine Dunn Written by Barry Dean, Luke Laird, and Jonathan Singleton Tim McGraw should be applauded for finally meeting the potential that many of us had hoped

Single Review: Jason Aldean, “Just Gettin’ Started”

March 1, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 12

“Just Gettin’ Started” Jason Aldean Written by Rhett Akins, Chris DeStefano, and Ashley Gorley Competently performed. Creatively stagnant. Completely unnecessary. Grade: D