CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year (2024 Edition) November 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0 Our CMA Flashback series concludes with the biggest honor of them all: Entertainer of the Year.
CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2024 Edition) November 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0 Here’s a look back at the previous winners for CMA Single of the Year, along with a look at this year’s nominees.
CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2024 Edition) November 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0 Here are all of the nominees and winners for CMA Album of the Year, starting with a look at this year’s contenders and stretching back to the first ceremony in 1967.
Bluesky Bullet Points: November 17, 2024 November 17, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 Fifteen new releases are reviewed and rated!
CMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year (2024 Edition) November 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 The historical list of Male Vocalist nominees and winners is updated for 2024.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Jones, “I Always Get Lucky With You” June 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 George Jones takes a page out of the Mickey Gilley playbook.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Charley Pride, “Why Baby Why” May 15, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Charley Pride outdoes a George Jones original on the charts.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard & George Jones, “Yesterday’s Wine” April 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0 Merle and George sing one of Willie’s best songs.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Jones, “Same Ole Me” March 9, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 10 A beautiful song and strong vocal performance are smothered by a tasteless production choice.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Jones, “Still Doin’ Time” February 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 An effective prison metaphor makes for a killer cheating song.