Single Reviews – Page 28 – Country Universe

Single Review: Tim McGraw, “How I’ll Always Be”

October 8, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 2

Tim McGraw revisits the sound of his Everywhere-era hits, if not their substance.

Single Review: Tucker Beathard, “Rock On”

October 7, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 3

“Rock On” has a remarkably clever lyrical twist in the chorus.

Single Review: Maren Morris, “80s Mercedes”

October 6, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 9

The latest Maren Morris single is completely untethered from country music.

Single Review: Carrie Underwood, “Dirty Laundry”

October 5, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

The warmest country singer of her generation turns in the coldest record of the year.

Single Review: Cole Swindell, “Middle of a Memory”

October 4, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 2

Dudebro’s sense of entitlement leaves him confusing blatant rejection with a missed opportunity.

Single Review: Kelsea Ballerini, “Peter Pan”

October 3, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 6

After Taylor Swift ran fairy tale metaphors into the ground, it’s understandable that the young ladies that followed her would have to expand their literary horizons.

Single Review: William Michael Morgan, “I Met a Girl”

October 1, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 8

A great debut single stands on its own. A good one piques your curiosity and makes you want to hear more.

Single Review: Keith Urban, “Blue Ain’t Your Color”

September 30, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 2

“Blue Ain’t Your Color” is the best vocal showcase that’s come Keith Urban’s way in a long time.

Single Review: Billy Currington, “It Don’t Hurt Like it Used to”

September 30, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 2

It’s refreshing to hear a song about the long tail of a heartbreak, when the pain isn’t as fresh but it still surfaces from time to time.

Single Review: Eric Church featuring Rhiannon Giddens, “Kill a Word”

September 28, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 3

An artist reaches their peak performance when their artistic ambition and creative talent are in perfect harmony.