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Year-End Album Review: Pistol Annies, Interstate Gospel

November 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

The Pistol Annies may be a side project for three solo artists, but they’re still the best vocal group in country music today.

Women of Country Album Review Roundup, Part Two: Loretta Lynn, Kathy Mattea, Ashley Monroe, Kim Richey, and Carrie Underwood

October 16, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 2

Our take on five more 2018 albums from the women of country.

100 Greatest Women, #19: Miranda Lambert

September 3, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 10

Miranda Lambert is the most celebrated female country artist of the 21st century.

100 Greatest Women, #99: Ashley Monroe

March 3, 2018 Jonathan Keefe 6

The quality of her work has established Ashley Monroe as one of contemporary country’s most vital artists.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 12: “I’m Tryin'” to “It’s Not You, It’s Me”

December 8, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 7

Day 12 features tracks from Trace Adkins, Toby Keith, Martina McBride, Wynonna, and The Little Willies.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 3: “Best Days of Your Life” to “Blood Red and Goin’ Down”

November 26, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 11

Day 3 features tracks from Kellie Pickler, Gary Allan, Ashley Monroe, Billie Jo Spears, and Tanya Tucker.

If We Ran The CMA Awards…

August 28, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 23

It’s like fantasy football, but for country music bloggers.

Sunday Selections: May 22, 2016

May 22, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 4

We’re really, really, really tired of having taglines about music legends who have died.

Sunday Selections: May 1, 2016

May 1, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 12

Merle Haggard passed away on April 6th, and it has taken just about 20 days for people to try to politicize his death.

Sunday Selections: March 20, 2016

March 20, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 3

There are precious few artists more capable of bringing real depth to a straightforward pop song than Trisha Yearwood. Her performances of songs by the likes of Jewel and Jason Mraz as part of The