Kevin John Coyne

Jypsi, “Love is a Drug”

September 8, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 15

All of the fiery fiddle and the production magic can’t create enough of a distraction from the problems with this record: the song is terrible and the vocals are even worse. That this is

Halfway to Hazard, “The Devil and the Cross”

September 8, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 1

Similar in theme to the recent Big & Rich single “Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace”, but stronger in execution. The “prodigal son” theme has been done before, but by weaving in a believable storyline,

Album Reviews: 16 Biggest Hits (Alabama, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Patty Loveless, Dolly Parton)

September 2, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 1

Since their merger a couple of years back, Sony BMG has been combining their budget title lines. Originating with Sony, the 16 Biggest Hits series has been intended to provide a good career overview of

2007 CMA Nominations: The Good, The Bad and The…Really?

September 2, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 4

Ya gotta love the CMAs. It’s the most politically-motivated award show the genre offers up, but at the same time, factions in its membership can tilt the balance and deliver some surprise nominations and dark

Johnny Cash on The Simpsons

August 31, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 1

I’m just in an unshakably good mood lately! Gotta go run some errands, but I’ll be doing a lot of posting this weekend. For now, enjoy the best country guest appearance in the history of

Eric Church, “Sinners Like Me”

August 31, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 7

Yes, we’ve heard it all before. There’s no getting around that. But if you’re going to judge a song not so much on what it is about, but how it is about it, it’s hard

2007 CMA Nominations

August 30, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 32

Entertainer Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley Rascal Flatts George Strait Keith Urban Who’s In: George Strait Who’s Out: Brooks & Dunn George Strait replaced Brooks & Dunn instead of Carrie Underwood, which was my prediction. This

A Conversation With Suzy Bogguss

August 29, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 5

Earlier today, I had the opportunity to talk with award-winning singer-songwriter Suzy Bogguss, who has a new album being released on September 4. Sweet Danger is a jazz-flavored project that showcases her trademark vocals in

Garth Brooks, “More Than a Memory”

August 29, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 20

The big guy returns with a solid single. He sounds great on the verses, and I love the way the chorus builds. I’m pretty sure I hear Trisha helping him get to those high

Bucky Covington, “It’s Good to Be Us”

August 29, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 12

He’s much stronger when tackling upbeat material, and it’s hard not to find his enthusiasm on this song contagious, even if the lyrics themselves are as conventional as country music gets. It’ll sound good loud