June 2022 – Page 3 – Country Universe

Book Review: Marissa R. Moss, “Her Country”

June 14, 2022 Jonathan Keefe 4

This is the sprawling, complicated story of the women who have been purposefully marginalized by the country music industry over the last two decades.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Tim McGraw, “She Never Lets it Go to Her Heart”

June 14, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 8

A weak vocal performance derails a decent song.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Brooks & Dunn, “I am That Man”

June 13, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6

Brooks & Dunn releases its first truly boring single.

Reflections on Kate Bush: “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)”

June 12, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 4

A brilliant pop artist finally gets her stateside breakout moment.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Rhett Akins, “Don’t Get Me Started”

June 12, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2

A future superstar songwriter scores his only No. 1 hit as an artist.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: George Strait, “Carried Away”

June 11, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3

George Strait’s mid-nineties hot streak continues.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Sawyer Brown, “Treat Her Right”

June 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3

The final No. 1 single of the decade from a seminal nineties band.

Reflections on Wynonna & The Judds: A Greatest Hits Christmas

June 9, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 8

Thirty years ago, I spent Christmas with the Judds.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Ricochet, “Daddy’s Money”

June 9, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 11

A mid-nineties band enjoys its only No. 1 hit.

Pam Tillis Ranked: #50 – #26

June 8, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 0

It’s one great performance after another as we get closer to the top of the list.