2022 CMA Awards: Country Universe Dream Ballot August 12, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6 Chris Stapleton, Kane Brown, Ashley McBryde, and Carly Pearce lead the Country Universe dream ballot for this year’s CMA Awards.
Single Review Roundup: July 18, 2022 July 18, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2 Our take on a batch of summer singles from Nikki Lane, Cole Swindell, Banditos, Sunny Sweeney, Carly Pearce, and Roberta Lea.
Pam Tillis Ranked: #188-#151 April 25, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6 The first part of Pam Tillis Ranked covers #188-#151.
Single Review: Dillon Carmichael, “Hot Beer” June 8, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 3 A fantastic surprise from a rising young star.
Single Review: Chris Stapleton, “You Should Probably Leave” May 14, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 3 A meandering and boring record from an artist with credibility to burn.
Single Review: Thomas Rhett, “Country Again” May 3, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 3 A decent Rhett Akins record.
Single Review: Kelsea Ballerini, “Hole in the Bottle” June 3, 2020 Zackary Kephart 5 The first smart summer jam of 2020.
Single Review: Runaway June, “We Were Rich” June 3, 2020 Zackary Kephart 1 “We Were Rich” was recorded nearly a year ago, yet its release as a single now feels timely.
2020 Academy of Country Music Awards: Complete List of Nominees February 27, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 2 The show airs live on Sunday, April 5, with reigning Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban as the show’s new host.