Country Universe

Discussion: Recommend a Track

October 3, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 41

Earlier this evening, I was driving to work with the iPod on shuffle. On came Rodney Crowell’s “This Too Will Pass”, from his album Fate’s Right Hand. It was like hearing the song for the

Miranda Lambert, “More Like Her”

October 3, 2008 Dan Milliken 6

“More Like Her” is perhaps the most intimate, clearly personal single of Miranda Lambert’s career thus far, so it’s no surprise to see the music video for the song follow suit. Taking a cue from

Jack Ingram, “That’s a Man”

October 3, 2008 Guest Contributor 6

As a preview of his new album, Jack Ingram jumps back on the country radio wagon with “That’s a Man.” It’s a song with examples core values and admirable character that serve as a constant reminder

New act Dailey & Vincent dominated the International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday night, including a win for Album of the Year. The duo features Jamie Dailey, who previously served as a vocalist for Doyle

Discussion: Songs For Hard Times

October 2, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 16

Chet Flippo is wondering when the songs about the current economic crisis will arrive: Is anyone writing soundtrack songs for an America running helplessly headlong toward ruin? I’m not going to attempt to go into

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to host CMA Awards

October 2, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 22

This is certainly some good news: NASHVILLE – The reigning CMA Male and Female Vocalists of the Year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will unite to host “The 42nd Annual CMA Awards.” This is the

Tracy Lawrence, “You Can’t Hide Redneck”

October 2, 2008 Guest Contributor 13

Tracy Lawrence, a far more distinctive vocalist than many of his contemporaries, received industry approval with his first CMA award last fall for the Vocal Event-winning “Find Out Who Your Friends Are”, his collaboration with

Discussion: Wide Open Country

October 1, 2008 Guest Contributor 0

Apparently, country music is the place to be right now! Who isn’t releasing a country album these days? I read just this week that Kevin Costner (yes, that Kevin Costner) is coming out with a

Linda Ronstadt, Prisoner in Disguise (Original Master Recording)

October 1, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 7

Linda Ronstadt Prisoner in Disguise (Original Master Recording) 1975 Anyone looking for the prototype of the modern female country singer can turn their attention to Linda Ronstadt’s classic 1975 album Prisoner in Disguise. Of all

The Road Hammers, “I’ve Got The Scars To Prove It”

October 1, 2008 Leeann Ward 7

“I’ve Got The Scars To Prove It” begins with a somewhat ominous electric guitar intro that is likely meant to set the tone for the bombastic lyrics. As a result of his recklessness, the singer