2015 – Page 22 – Country Universe

Single Review: Kacey Musgraves, “Biscuits”

March 9, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 16

“Biscuits” Kacey Musgraves Written by Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, and Kacey Musgraves If you’re already a fan of Kacey Musgraves, you’ve heard most of this before. “Biscuits” combines elements of “Follow Your Arrow” and “The

Six Pack: Classic Country Songs for International Women’s Day

March 8, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 22

Today is International Women’s Day. Historically speaking, country music has never enjoyed a reputation for being socially progressive. For the general public, the definitive statement the genre made was “Stand By Your Man.” That Tammy

Single Review: Frankie Ballard, “Young & Crazy”

March 8, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 3

“Young & Crazy” Frankie Ballard Written by Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley, and Shane McAnally “Young & Crazy” is like a used car that’s been refurbished by a crack team of mechanics. From a distance, it

Single Review: RaeLynn, “For a Boy”

March 8, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 15

“For a Boy” RaeLynn Written by RaeLynn and Laura Veltz More childlike than childish, there’s a sweetness to RaeLynn that reminds me of a young Taylor Swift. The talent is there but the life experience

Single Review: Lee Ann Womack, “Send it On Down”

March 6, 2015 Jonathan Keefe 5

“Send It On Down” Lee Ann Womack Written by Chris Knight and David Leone The centerpiece of the excellent The Way I’m Livin’, Lee Ann Womack’s “Send It On Down” is an understated but brilliantly

Single Review: Drake White, “It Feels Good”

March 6, 2015 Jonathan Keefe 13

“It Feels Good” Drake White Written by: Derek George, Philip Pence, and Drake White Its content— what with its talk of layin’ by a riverbank, dippin’ toes in the water, and picking up a carton

Single Review: Billy Currington, “Don’t It”

March 5, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 5

“Don’t It” Billy Currington Written by Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, and Jaren Johnston We’ve reached a point where Billy Currington can release a “Hey girl, let’s get down tonight” anthem and sound like an elder

Single Review: Eli Young Band, “Turn it On”

March 5, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 10

“Turn it On” Eli Young Band Written by Rodney Clawson, Matt Dragstrem, Mike Eli, and James Young “Turn it On” is the title track from Eli Young Band’s upcoming EP. It has a lot of

Single Review: Maddie & Tae, “Fly”

March 4, 2015 Ben Foster 16

Maddie & Tae “Fly” Written by Taylor Dye, Maddie Marlow and Aaron Scherz Maddie & Tae made a big, bold, attention grabbing statement with their breakthrough hit “Girl in a Country Song”, which rocked and

Single Review: Eric Church, “Like a Wrecking Ball”

March 4, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 7

“Like a Wrecking Ball” Eric Church Written by Casey Beathard and Eric Church This is a bold single choice. “Like a Wrecking Ball” sounds like nothing on the radio today. Irregular rhythms, a vocal sung