Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 4 February 14, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 Four excellent records in this roundup, with Adia Victoria and Jason Hawk Harris receiving the highest marks.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Willie Nelson, “Living in the Promiseland” February 13, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 1 Willie Nelson centers Americans in this ode to America.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Hank Williams Jr., “Ain’t Misbehavin'” February 12, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 Hank Jr. goes well beyond the family tradition.
BlueSky Bullet Points: February 11, 2024 February 11, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 Brittany Howard has the best album of the week, followed closely by Missy Raines and Wyatt Ellis.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Forester Sisters, “Mama’s Never Seen Those Eyes” February 10, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 Stronger production choices make this the best Forester Sisters single yet.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Steve Wariner, “Life’s Highway” February 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 1 Steve Wariner hits his stride.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Earl Thomas Conley, “Once in a Blue Moon” February 8, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 1 A middling song is elevated by a strong vocal performance.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 3 February 7, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 Brei Carter featuring Elektrohorse and Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman are Best of 2024 contenders.
In Memoriam: Toby Keith (1961-2024) February 6, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 22 Country music legend Toby Keith has passed away at the age of 62.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Anne Murray, “Now and Forever (You and Me)” February 6, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 1 Anne Murray earns her final No. 1 country single to date.