Jeff Stevens – Country Universe

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: George Strait, “True”

September 9, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 4

George Strait completes a run of six consecutive No. 1 singles.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: George Strait, “Carrying Your Love With Me”

July 22, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6

George Strait arrives with the summer’s other megahit.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: George Strait, “Carried Away”

June 11, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3

George Strait’s mid-nineties hot streak continues.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Alabama, “Reckless”

January 24, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5

Alabama reconnects with the youthful energy of their earliest records.

CMA Awards 2014: Staff Predictions and Picks

November 2, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 29

Despite the Grammys and even the ACM’s demonstrating more consistent taste over the past few years, the CMA’s remain the most significant industry awards that honor country music. This year’s slate of nominees gives the

2014 CMA Nominations

September 6, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 49

This year’s CMA nominees are the best in years, with multiple nominations for Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, and Brandy Clark. Country radio may still be shunning women, but their embrace by CMA voters suggests that

Single Review: Luke Bryan, "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye"

July 24, 2012 Ben Foster 7

The makings of a solid country song are scattered about on this new Luke Bryan single, but the song has been nearly polished to death.

Single Review Roundup: October 20, 2004

October 20, 2004 Kevin John Coyne 1

Our first single roundup features the best single of Lee Ann Womack’s career.