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Wednesday Discussion: CMA Entertainer, 2008

August 13, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 116

Kenny Chesney. Keith Urban. Alan Jackson. Tim McGraw. Dixie Chicks. Shania Twain. Garth Brooks. Those are the seven acts that have been deemed worthy of CMA’s Entertainer of the Year trophy in the past ten

Miranda Lambert, “More Like Her”

August 13, 2008 Leeann Ward 20

If people were to judge Miranda Lambert’s songwriting abilities by what they have heard on the radio, they might be justified in assuming that her strength lied in songs steeped in defiant attitude. They may

Favorite Songs By Favorite Artists: Kathy Mattea

August 13, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 21

All of my favorite artists make music that I enjoy. Kathy Mattea makes music that challenges me to become a better person. The philosophy major in me finds wisdom in her work. The teacher in me,

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August 12, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 19

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Tuesday Open Thread: Movie Musical Moment

August 12, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 15

Not exactly country, but this is my favorite unconventional use of music in a movie. Ever. That's probably not much of a topic to go on, but hey, it's an open thread. Take the conversation

John Mellencamp, “My Sweet Love”

August 12, 2008 Leeann Ward 8

John Mellencamp’s “My Sweet Love” is surprisingly addictive. Lines such as “It sure would feel good to feel good again”, celebrate the feelings that accompany new found love. Its purposeful retro feel, rapid drum beat

Loretta Lynn, “Coal Miner’s Daughter”

August 12, 2008 Guest Contributor 5

Coal Miner’s Daughter Loretta Lynn 1970 Written by Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn’s 1970 classic “Coal Miner’s Daughter” is honest-to-goodness country. With the famous first line, “Well, I was born a coal miner’s daughter”, Lynn introduced

The Statler Brothers, “Flowers on the Wall”

August 12, 2008 Guest Contributor 6

Flowers on the Wall The Statler Brothers 1965 Written by Lew DeWitt Recent Country Music Hall of Fame inductees The Statler Brothers first polished their musical stylings singing gospel music, and Johnny Cash was so

Patty Loveless, “Why, Baby, Why”

August 12, 2008 Guest Contributor 8

Patty Loveless is back with the first track from her much-anticipated classic covers album. “Why, Baby, Why”, her version of the 1955 George Jones song, is brimming with attitude and is a satisfying trip down

Monday Open Thread: Taylor Swift “Box Set”

August 11, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 63

From CMT: Taylor Swift will release her next album, Fearless, on Nov. 11 on Big Machine Records, the label announced Friday (Aug. 8). Swift wrote or co-wrote all 13 songs… In addition, Swift will launch