Single Reviews: Carrie Underwood, “Love Wins” and “Southbound” July 23, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5 The weakest singles of Carrie Underwood’s career cast a light on how poorly her new label is handling her latest album.
Single Reviews: Brad Paisley, “Bucked Off” and “My Miracle” July 21, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 3 This pair of Brad Paisley singles play to his known strengths and perhaps reveal some new ones.
Single Review: Kenny Chesney, “Tip of My Tongue” July 21, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 1 “Tip of My Tongue” lives up to Chesney’s breezy, casual reputation.
Single Review: Trisha Yearwood, “Every Girl in This Town” June 7, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 12 Trisha Yearwood has been empowering women through her unique small town perspective since the beginning of her career.
Single Review: Lady Antebellum, “What If I Never Get Over You” May 23, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4 This is the best material that Lady Antebellum has worked with in many years.
Single Review: Keith Urban, “We Were” May 23, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 2 Currently enjoying a victory lap after dual Entertainer of the Year awards from the CMA and the ACM, Keith Urban is apparently feeling nostalgic.
Single Review: Reba McEntire, “Freedom” March 26, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 3 The least satisfying track so far from Reba’s new album is, predictably, the one being sent to radio.
Single Review: Tim McGraw, “Thought About You” March 25, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5 Tim McGraw has a lot of thoughts to share, but are any of them worth listening to?
Single Review: Reba McEntire, “Stronger Than the Truth” February 18, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 7 Reba McEntire returns with a sad and lonely record that recalls the best of her classic breakup ballads.
Single Review: Ashley McBryde, “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” February 17, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4 As perfect an opening track as you can have on a debut album.