Single Review: Thomas Rhett featuring Maren Morris, “Craving You” April 11, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 17 A quick history lesson for today’s country artists.
Single Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, “Hope the High Road” April 10, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 0 After two outstanding solo albums, Jason Isbell has finally achieved the notoriety and credibility to match his overwhelming talent as a singer and a songwriter.
Single Review: Little Big Town, “Happy People” April 8, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 8 Little Big Town have a great song in “Happy People,” full of wisdom and life advice that would probably save the world if everyone adhered to it.
Single Review: Brad Paisley, “Heaven South” April 1, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5 “Heaven South” is derivative of pretty much every “Hey, isn’t the south great?” song that’s ever been a hit.
Single Review: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, “Speak to a Girl” March 26, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 7 Tim McGraw and Faith Hill preview their upcoming debut album with a remarkable single that showcases both vocalists at their best.
Single Review: Kenny Chesney, “Bar at the End of the World” March 21, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 6 I know why Kenny Chesney keeps recording songs about drinking in beach towns around the world.
Single Review: Cole Swindell featuring Dierks Bentley, “Flatliner” March 15, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 11 This is what Luke Bryan has wrought upon country music.
Single Review: Florida Georgia Line, “God, Your Mama, and Me” (featuring Backstreet Boys) February 21, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 8 To participate in a Florida Georgia Line record is to voluntarily lower yourself so you can fit in with them.
Single Review: Blake Shelton, “Every Time I Hear That Song” February 15, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5 It’s all drum machines and processed vocals and synthesizer sounds.
Single Review: Keith Urban featuring Carrie Underwood, “The Fighter” February 14, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 15 The chorus of this record is fantastic.