Single Review: Maren Morris, “I Could Use a Love Song” August 23, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 2 Another solid radio single undermined by its production choices.
Single Review: Delta Rae, “A Long and Happy Life” August 22, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 3 Country radio would be better if it embraced the talent and optimism of Delta Rae.
Single Review: Midland, “Drinkin’ Problem” August 21, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 3 Take your authenticity fetishes elsewhere; this single is just fine.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List – A Conversation, Part Six: Pop Goes the Country Universe (Madonna) August 20, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 12 A discussion of the two Madonna albums included on the NPR list, along with six albums that should’ve been there before one of them.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Six: Pop Goes the Country Universe (#1-#150) August 14, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 8 As we expand the conversation beyond country music, we share our thoughts on the albums included by Tori Amos, Bangles, Sheryl Crow, Ani DiFranco, Eurythmics, and Whitney Houston.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Five: NPR MIA (Kevin’s Picks) August 10, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 4 Five women that Kevin thinks were left off of the NPR list.
In Memoriam: Glen Campbell (1936-2017) August 9, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 8 Country, pop, and session guitarist legend Glen Campbell has passed away at 81.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Five: NPR MIA (Jonathan’s Picks) August 7, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 13 Five artists – okay, technically six – that Jonathan Keefe believes were MIA from the NPR list.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Four: NPR #101-#150 August 2, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5 A discussion of entries by Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Shelby Lynne, Iris DeMent, and Patty Griffin.
NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part Three: NPR #81-#100 July 31, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5 A discussion of entries by Bobbie Gentry, k.d. lang, Shania Twain, Alison Krauss & Union Station, and Taylor Swift.
