Kevin John Coyne

Monday Open Thread: Taylor Swift “Box Set”

August 11, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 63

From CMT: Taylor Swift will release her next album, Fearless, on Nov. 11 on Big Machine Records, the label announced Friday (Aug. 8). Swift wrote or co-wrote all 13 songs… In addition, Swift will launch

Heidi Newfield, <em>What Am I Waiting For</em>

August 11, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 8

Heidi Newfield What Am I Waiting For There isn't a lot of mainstream country music made these days that seems to speak for, and to, actual adults. Heidi Newfield's first solo album attempts to fill

Sunday Discussion: CMA Album, 2008

August 10, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 27

I'm sure the actual category will be some mishmash of major artist releases from the eligibility period. A little Carrie here, a little Chesney there, with a dose of Strait and Flatts for good measure.

Saturday Discussion: Most Recent Purchase

August 9, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 40

I don't spend much on music these days, but I try to catch good deals at used record stores and such. Last weekend, I picked up Dierks Bentley's Modern Day Drifter for $3.99. I'm diggin'

Friday Discussion: CMA Single, 2008

August 8, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 33

So what should this year's Single nominees be at the CMA awards? To be eligible, the song must have been released between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008. This category's a bit of a

LeAnn Rimes, "What I Cannot Change"

August 8, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 16

Simply put, this is the finest single of LeAnn Rimes' career, which already stretches longer than a decade and has included such gems as “Blue” and “Probably Wouldn't Be This Way.” Rimes co-wrote this spin

Melissa Lawson, “What If It All Goes Right”

August 8, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 20

The good thing about reality singing competitions: a strong singer gets a shot at stardom that they might not get otherwise. The bad thing about reality singing competitions: if they win, they’re saddled with a

Thursday Discussion: Embarrassing Albums

August 7, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 47

We all have our guilty pleasures, but some of the albums I've bought with my own money are downright embarrassing, especially now that I can buy them online. Gone are the days of avoiding eye

Sound Off: The McClymonts

August 7, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 7

Our occasional feature spotlighting new artists continues today, as we turn our attention to another Aussie country act: The McClymonts. This sister act has already gained popularity in their home country. Here's a bit of

Wednesday Discussion: CMA Female Vocalist, 2008

August 6, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 102

Following up on last night's discussion on who should be nominated for Male Vocalist this year at the CMA's, it seems logical to talk about the female vocalists next. There was a time when this