Every No. 1 Single of the 2000s: Kenny Rogers featuring Alison Krauss and Billy Dean, “Buy Me a Rose” April 8, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 10 A legend’s last No. 1 hit.
CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2024 Edition) November 12, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0 The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year’s nominees.
CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2022 Edition) November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 9 The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year’s nominees.
Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Billy Dean, “If There Hadn’t Been You” October 7, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 4 Billy Dean’s final solo No. 1 hit is a sweet expression of gratitude.
Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Billy Dean, “Billy the Kid” September 19, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 4 An autobiographical tune brings Billy Dean back to the top.
Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Billy Dean, “Somewhere in My Broken Heart” July 26, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 6 Another young nineties star tops the charts for the first time.
A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #640-#631 April 6, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 8 Where Kid Rock rubs elbows with Garth Brooks and Merle Haggard because this list.
100 Greatest Women, #67: Suzy Bogguss May 24, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 10 Her pure as crystal voice has proved adept at country, folk, jazz, and swing throughout her long career.
In Memoriam: Lari White (1965-2018) January 23, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 8 Singer Lari White has died at age 52.
A Country Music Conversation, Day 23: “Walking Away a Winner” to “Whiskey Lullaby” December 21, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 4 Day 23 features tracks from Kathy Mattea, Alabama, Billy Dean, Trisha Yearwood, and Brad Paisley (with Alison Krauss).