Kevin John Coyne

Retro Single Review: George Strait, "Am I Blue"

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1987 | Peak: #1

Another hit from Strait that revels in his Western Swing roots.

Retro Single Review: Tim McGraw, "Some Things Never Change"

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2000 | Peak: #7

McGraw at his most listless. “Some Things Never Change” is an easy listening number that’s so easy to listen to, it might put you to sleep.

Retro Single Review: Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton, "If Teardrops Were Pennies"

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1973 | Peak: #3

Released just before Dolly Parton’s star would rise considerably, “If Teardrops Were Pennies” was a surprisingly big hit, becoming Porter & Dolly’s highest charting single to date.

100 Greatest Men: #54. Hank Thompson

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100 Greatest Men: The Complete List

A legendary star who performed for more than sixty years, Hank Thompson stayed relevant as country music slowly moved from a regional music to a national one.

100 Greatest Men: #55. Roy Clark

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100 Greatest Men: The Complete List

Thanks to a long-running syndicated television show, well-rounded entertainer Roy Clark was one of the most familiar country music personalities for more than two decades.