Kevin John Coyne

Six Pack: K.T. Oslin, Part Two

February 19, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 5

The following is a continuation of a guest contribution from Country Universe reader Cory DeStein, who wrote Part One. You can read that entry here. There have only been a handful of exceptionally literate female

Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift among Music’s Biggest Moneymakers

February 12, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 10

Only three country acts are among the past year’s top moneymakers in music: If anyone had any doubt that touring is where the money is in the music business, a quick look at the top

Grammy Live Blog

February 8, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 408

11:28 Kevin: Goodnight all. See ya at the ACM Live Blog! 11:26 Dan: You know what is a surprise? Krauss and Plant both giving completely lucid-sounding speeches. Love ’em both, but those are two of

Grammy Pre-Show Live Blog

February 8, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 51

The following categories are being announced on the Grammy pre-show. Winners will be posted as they are announced. Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Gaither Vocal Band, Lovin’ Life Best Traditional Folk Album: Pete

2009 Grammy Wish List

February 7, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 7

For the third year in a row, I’m sharing my personal Grammy Wish List. 2007 was a good year, with my preferences winning in 15 of the 22 categories I cared about – a 68%

Wynonna, Sing – Chapter 1

February 3, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 3

Wynonna Sing – Chapter 1 Wynonna’s music has incorporated so many elements of soul and blues over the years that it’s easy to forget that she got her start singing pure country harmonies with her

Three Singers With “No Time To Cry”

February 1, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 4

I’ve written before about my fondness for Iris Dement, and was planning to discuss her song, “No Time To Cry.” But rather than discuss my personal connection again, I thought it would be more interesting

Randy Houser, “Boots On”

January 31, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 0

After a pretty much perfect debut single, Randy Houser returns with the opening song from his debut album. If he channeled Ronnie Dunn on “Anything Goes”, he sounds a lot closer to Trace Adkins on

Chris Young, “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)”

January 31, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 11

I remain a fan. Chris Young has one of the finest traditional country voices to come along this decade, easily on par with Josh Turner’s. He’s able to turn in performances that sound steeped in

Jamey Johnson, “High Cost of Living”

January 29, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 11

The second single from Jamey Johnson’s That Lonesome Song is also the lead-off track for the acclaimed album, and it establishes both the theme and tone of the project. It speaks to Johnson’s confidence as