Aaron Tippin

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Aaron Tippin, “That’s as Close as I’ll Get to Loving You”

May 14, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 11

Aaron Tippin’s final No. 1 single of the decade is creepy as hell.

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Aaron Tippin, “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong With the Radio”

September 5, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 7

Another young traditionalist earns his first No. 1 hit.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #800-#791

October 8, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 10

Johnny Rodriguez, Red Steagall, and Aaron Tippin make their sole appearances on the list during this section.

In Memoriam: Daryle Singletary (1971-2018)

February 12, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

Daryle Singletary has died at age 46.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 24: “Whole Lotta Love On the Line” to “You Don’t Seem to Miss Me”

December 22, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 8

Day 24 features tracks from Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw, Donna Fargo, Kenny Rogers (with Dolly Parton), and Patty Loveless (with George Jones).

The Best of 1991: The Ballot

November 18, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 7

1991 is the year that multiple Country Universe writers fell in love with country music. One look at the ballot and it’s easy to see why.

Daily Top Five: Kinda Hits

August 20, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 16

Seems as good a topic as any for the day of the week known as Throwback Thursday.

While listening to a Pam Tillis hits playlist, “It’s Lonely Out There” came up early, just after some of her biggest hits and before a few other big hits.