Kevin John Coyne

Linda Ronstadt, Prisoner in Disguise (Original Master Recording)

October 1, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 7

Linda Ronstadt Prisoner in Disguise (Original Master Recording) 1975 Anyone looking for the prototype of the modern female country singer can turn their attention to Linda Ronstadt’s classic 1975 album Prisoner in Disguise. Of all

Discussion: Grammy Wish List

September 30, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 26

Today is the final day of eligibility for the Grammy awards. Albums and singles must have been released between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008 to be considered. Also, tracks from Vince Gill’s These

Discussion: Favorite Driving Songs

September 29, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 40

I’m in an even more upbeat mood than usual today, having just purchased a new car for the first time. I was twenty when I bought my first used car down in Tennessee. I got

Discussion: Ten Country Albums to Hear Before You Die

September 27, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 43

Every once in a while, I stumble upon a list that I instantly know should be adapted for country music. Earlier today, I followed a link to Ten Albums to Hear Before You Die. It’s

Discussion: Recommend a Track

September 26, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 21

Classic Country Singles: Dixie Chicks, “Wide Open Spaces”

September 23, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 13

Wide Open Spaces Dixie Chicks 1998 Written by Susan Gibson When songwriter Susan Gibson began writing “Wide Open Spaces,” she was living out the experiences of the girl described in the song. A forestry student in

Wanda Jackson nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

September 22, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 10

Wanda Jackson has been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Metallica, Run-D.M.C. and the Stooges lead the list of nine acts up for induction next year into the Rock and Roll Hall

Open Thread

September 22, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 12

Have fun.

The Coping Power of Music

September 20, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 15

Back in February of this year, I reviewed “You Can Let Go”, a single by a new artist named Crystal Shawanda. The song hit home for me, having lost my father to cancer only a

Open Thread

September 17, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 41

For real this time. Not a leading question in sight. What’s on your mind?