Elvis Presley – Country Universe

Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Elvis Presley, “Guitar Man”

January 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4

A reworked sixties track becomes Elvis Presley’s final No. 1 country hit.

Worth Watching: Ken Burns, Country Music – Episode 4: I Can’t Stop Loving You (1953-1963)

September 18, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 3

Several major figures emerge during this period, as country navigates its place in the music scene after the birth of rock and roll.

100 Greatest Women, #11: Wynonna & The Judds

September 15, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

Wynonna’s distinguished solo career has enhanced the legacy of the Judds, the most successful female duo of all time.

100 Greatest Women, #21: Brenda Lee

August 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

Little Miss Dynamite helped shape the direction of rock, pop and country music.

100 Greatest Women, #22: Wanda Jackson

August 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

This rockabilly queen has influenced generations of rock and country artists.

100 Greatest Women, #26: Cindy Walker

August 22, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

For all intents and purposes, the story of professional female songwriters in country music begins with Cindy Walker.

100 Greatest Women, #28: Faith Hill

August 9, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 14

Mississippi Girl Faith Hill was among the most successful recording artists during the country boom of the nineties and beyond.

100 Greatest Women, #43: Minnie Pearl

July 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 2

This Grand Ole Opry comedienne was one of the most beloved country music figures of her generation.

Sunday Selections: August 13, 2016

August 14, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 15

Country radio needs to be “Fix”ed.

Daily Top Five: Single Fathers

July 19, 2015 Leeann Ward 3

What are some of your favorite songs about single fathers? The songs that I’m listing for this post are specifically about situations where mothers are no longer in the picture, but don’t feel that you