Donna Summer – Country Universe

November 20, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6

A disco superstar writes a stunning ballad for a country superstar.

October 19, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 2

A fascinating project from Reba McEntire.

July 19, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

Newton-John’s career peak continues with a charity concert, a network special, and her second major motion picture.

August 27, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 3

We wrap up our NPR feature with a look at the baffling inclusions and exclusions from beyond the Country Universe.

May 17, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 9

Donna Summer, disco legend, passed away today at the age of 63.

Much like my earlier post on Whitney Houston’s untimely passing, writing about Summer’s death isn’t completely foreign to our topic of country music.

Whereas Dolly Parton wrote a #1 pop hit by Whitney Houston, Donna Summer wrote a #1 country hit for Dolly Parton.