October 2016 – Page 3 – Country Universe

Single Review: Florida Georgia Line featuring Tim McGraw, “May We All”

October 8, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

It’s like Tim McGraw is approaching the bouncer at the Credibility Club and saying, “Don’t worry. They’re with me.”

Single Review: Tim McGraw, “How I’ll Always Be”

October 8, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 2

Tim McGraw revisits the sound of his Everywhere-era hits, if not their substance.

Single Review: Tucker Beathard, “Rock On”

October 7, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 3

“Rock On” has a remarkably clever lyrical twist in the chorus.

Yesterday’s Songs: October 6, 1990

October 6, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 10

An old feature returns today, as we look back at the top twenty singles on this date in 1990.

Single Review: Maren Morris, “80s Mercedes”

October 6, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 9

The latest Maren Morris single is completely untethered from country music.

Single Review: Carrie Underwood, “Dirty Laundry”

October 5, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

The warmest country singer of her generation turns in the coldest record of the year.

Single Review: Cole Swindell, “Middle of a Memory”

October 4, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 2

Dudebro’s sense of entitlement leaves him confusing blatant rejection with a missed opportunity.

Single Review: Kelsea Ballerini, “Peter Pan”

October 3, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 6

After Taylor Swift ran fairy tale metaphors into the ground, it’s understandable that the young ladies that followed her would have to expand their literary horizons.

Sunday Selections: October 2, 2016

October 2, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

No one-star reviews here.

Single Review: William Michael Morgan, “I Met a Girl”

October 1, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 8

A great debut single stands on its own. A good one piques your curiosity and makes you want to hear more.