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Songwriter Dennis Linde Passes Away

December 23, 2006 Kevin John Coyne 5

Dennis Linde, one of country music’s most clever and unique songwriters, has died. He was 63. His songwriting credits include “Burning Love” (Elvis Presley), “Goodbye Earl” (Dixie Chicks), “Callin’ Baton Rouge” (Garth Brooks, New Grass

Best of ’06 Lists Start Rolling In

December 16, 2006 Kevin John Coyne 4

Country Universe will begin posting best of 2006 lists over the next two weeks, with a look back at the year’s best singles and reissues. Lists from established publications have already begun rolling in, with

100 Greatest Contemporary Country Albums: #15-#11

December 10, 2006 Kevin John Coyne 5

#15 Homeward Looking Angel Pam Tillis 1992 If she hadn’t already released a mediocre pop album in the early 80’s, Pam Tillis would be able to claim one of the best debut albums ever with

Chicks Rule as 2007 Grammy Nominees Announced

December 7, 2006 Kevin John Coyne 9

As I predicted earlier this year, Rick Rubin projects dominate the 2007 Grammy Nominations, with Red Hot Chili Peppers scoring six nominations, and the Dixie Chicks with a total of five nods, more than any

Surprising Shutouts and Nominations for the 2006 CMA’s

August 30, 2006 Kevin John Coyne 4

This morning, Brad Paisley and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland announced the nominees in the “big five” categories of the 2006 CMA Awards. An hour later, the rest of the nominees were announced Here’s a rundown:

20 Grammy Awards

February 10, 2006 Kevin John Coyne 1

20 Grammy Awards. Alison Krauss, after this year’s Grammys, now has twenty in her collection. TWENTY. More than any female artist in history. She already had that title, but she certainly padded her lead over

Grammy Pre-Show Winners

February 8, 2006 Kevin John Coyne 0

Country winners announced so far. Some surprises: Best Country Female: Emmylou Harris, “The Connection” Not crazy about the song, but c’mon, it’s Emmy. Her first win in this category since the 80’s. Best Country Male:

Grammy Nominations

February 4, 2006 Kevin John Coyne 0

Here’s a repost of my first Grammy reactions, which haven’t changed with time. My picks are highlighted in red. A Complete list of nominees is available here. The show airs this Wednesday, Feb. 8, on

Lee Ann Womack, Brad Paisley Get 6 CMA Nods Each

September 7, 2005 Kevin John Coyne 0

The 2005 CMA Award nominations have been announced, and there’s a long overdue changing of the guard. The full list is here, and my comments follow each of the major categories below. On the whole,

Loretta Lynn – Video Legend??

March 16, 2005 Kevin John Coyne 0

Okay, I just don’t get this. CMT is giving the Johnny Cash Visionary Award to Loretta Lynn this year. Originally called the Video Visionary Award, it’s supposed to honor artists who have expanded the music