September 2016 – Country Universe

Single Review: Keith Urban, “Blue Ain’t Your Color”

September 30, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 2

“Blue Ain’t Your Color” is the best vocal showcase that’s come Keith Urban’s way in a long time.

Single Review: Billy Currington, “It Don’t Hurt Like it Used to”

September 30, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 2

It’s refreshing to hear a song about the long tail of a heartbreak, when the pain isn’t as fresh but it still surfaces from time to time.

Album Review: Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris, The Complete Trio Collection

September 29, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 8

The Complete Trio Collection is an interesting historical document, but in its attempt to be complete, it manages to be less than the sum of its collective parts.

Single Review: Eric Church featuring Rhiannon Giddens, “Kill a Word”

September 28, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 3

An artist reaches their peak performance when their artistic ambition and creative talent are in perfect harmony.

Live Review: Dixie Chicks, DCX MMXVI Tour

September 27, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 3

They’re still not ready to make nice, but are they ready to get back into the recording studio?

Single Review: Dierks Bentley with Elle King, “Different For Girls”

September 26, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 2

“Different For Girls” is based on the gender stereotypes of yore. Guys push down their feelings and get drunk. Girls can’t do that because they’re too sensitive. They just sit home and cry instead.