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Big Machine Swiftboats Trisha Yearwood

January 12, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 13

I’m not pleased. Big Machine Records, home of new sensation Taylor Swift, has apparently decided to market Trisha Yearwood in a similar manner. That’s right, Trisha Yearwood. The most gifted vocalist of her generation has

Question of the Day: What is the definition of a hit?

December 12, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 14

I was reading this week’s Billboard when I came across an article about Nada Surf, the alt-rock band that had a big hit with “Popular” back in 1996, but hasn’t been played on the radio

Question of the Day: Next Year’s Best Touring Pair

December 3, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 15

It’s just been announced that Alison Krauss & Robert Plant will tour next year. That’s hot on the heels of quite a few other superstar pairings that are hitting the road next year. My

Carrie Underwood among EW’s 2007 Entertainers

November 23, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 3

Apparently going for a “yearbook” theme this year, Entertainment Weekly has released its annual list of top entertainers, with Carrie Underwood acknowledged in the “Most Popular” category: Faith Hill was only kidding, folks, when she

Slant’s Jonathan Keefe on the new Trisha Yearwood

November 15, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 4

I’ve been playing the new Trisha Yearwood CD non-stop for two days now. I’m really digging it, but what else is new? It’s not like this woman has ever put out a bad album. That’s

2007 CMA Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks

November 6, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 8

Here are my predictions and personal picks for the 2006 CMA Awards, which airs live on ABC at 8 Eastern/7 Central on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Feel free to disagree in the comments, and don’t forget

In Memoriam – Porter Wagoner: 1927-2007

October 28, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 7

Porter Wagoner passed away today, and he leaves behind a unique void that I don’t believe can ever be filled. He was country music’s ambassador, the man who loved to rock a flashy Nudie suit,

Carrie Speaks Out

October 18, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 8

Sorry for the delay in posts lately, but here’s something for you to read. Entertainment Weekly scored an in-depth interview with Carrie Underwood on the eve of her sophomore album release. Carnival Ride, according to

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

Kellie Pickler, “Things That Never Cross a Man’s Mind”

August 16, 2007 Kevin John Coyne 12

You know what? I enjoyed listening to this a lot. I smiled, I laughed a few times. It reminded me of Pickler when she was at her most endearing on Idol. Her personality shines through