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Jennifer Hanson, “73”

February 18, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 8

As Hanson reminisces about her childhood while looking through pictures, she stops to wonder how her life would have been different if her parents hadn’t gotten divorced, and had stayed in love instead. The song

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Jo Dee Messina, “I’m Done”

February 18, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 13

Dripping with bitterness and resignation, Jo Dee Messina’s new single “I’m Done” captures the anger and frustration that comes with being the back-up girl. Messina is the modern queen of the kiss-off song, and she’s

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2008 Grammy Live Blog

February 10, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 208

Okay, y’all. Thanks for a fun night, especially in the comments. Let’s do this again when the ACM’s roll around! 11:30 Let me just say that Grammy voters never cease to amaze me. I’m tremendously

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Grammy Pre-Show Live Blog: 2008

February 10, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 6

Country Winners Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, “Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)” Best Bluegrass Album: Jim Lauderdale, The Bluegrass Diaries Best Country Song: Josh Kear & Chris Tompkins, “Before

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Grammy Wish List: 2008

February 9, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 3

When I wrote my list last year of what Grammy winners I’d like to see in a variety of categories, I would end up getting my way in 15 out of 22 categories, including all

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