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CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2022 Edition)

November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 8

Here’s a look back at the previous winners for CMA Single of the Year, along with a look at this year’s nominees.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #40-#31

August 26, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 13

These are among the top forty country singles of all time. Siriusly.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #90-#81

July 26, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 12

Wasting away again in Siriusville.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #330-#321

February 15, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 9

Every storm runs out of rain, just like we’re runnin’ outta patience for this list.

Album Review: George Strait, Cold Beer Conversation

October 1, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 10

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.

George Strait has released a new album that is consistently good, with strong vocal performances that elevate even the middling material.

Single Review: Toby Keith, “Rum is the Reason”

September 24, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 4

I can’t figure out why Toby Keith can’t get any mileage off of the singles from his new album. It’s not even out yet, and this is the third release.

The Best Singles of 1993, Part Two: #30-#21

July 26, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 4

Our Best Singles of 1993 list continues with a collection of #1 hits, breakthrough hits, and should’ve been hits. Kicking things off is the debut single from one of the decade’s most successful vocal groups.

100 Greatest Men: #22. Alan Jackson

July 6, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 11

100 Greatest Men: The Complete List Since arriving on the country music scene in 1989, Alan Jackson has become one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful superstars to ever call country music home.

Album Review: Zac Brown Band, <i>Uncaged</i>

July 10, 2012 Ben Foster 3

Zac Brown Band
Uncaged

Uncaged may be the product of studio recording sessions, but it pulses with the energy of a live set.

Summer Single Reviews Round-Up: Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, Jerrod Niemann, Zac Brown Band, Dierks Bentley

July 12, 2011 Tara Seetharam 14

We’re halfway through the summer months, which means we’ve heard the handful of summer-oriented singles played on the radio approximately 17,283 times by now. In keeping with CU’s retro theme, let’s hit the singles we missed upon their initial release (sorry y’all!).

Luke Bryan, “Country Girl (Shake it For Me)”

Written by Luke Bryan & Dallas Davidson

Whereas Jason Aldean would likely have soaked this dance number in aggression, Bryan melts away its sexist edge by layering it with goofiness and playful energy. The result is a shamelessly catchy ditty that makes me want to shake it for the squirrels. Filed under: things I never thought I’d say. Grade: B