Josh Kear – Country Universe

Single Review Roundup: September 5, 2022

September 5, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5

The nineties callbacks stop being polite and start getting real.

New Single Roundup: March 23, 2022

March 23, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2

The Country Universe staff reviews the latest efforts from Jimmie Allen, Jenny Mitchell (with Tami Neilson), Catie Offerman, Jon Pardi, SACHA, and Carrie Underwood.

Single Review: Gary Allan, “Waste of a Whiskey Drink”

May 19, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 2

Gary Allan’s back, y’all.

Single Review: Luke Bryan, “Most People are Good”

January 13, 2018 Leeann Ward 7

Luke Bryan goes back to basics on his pleasing new single.

The Best Singles of 2017, Part One: #40-#21

December 27, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 6

In a year good enough to list its 40 best, we kick off our Best of 2017 with the lower half of our Singles list.

Single Review: Florida Georgia Line, “God, Your Mama, and Me” (featuring Backstreet Boys)

February 21, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 8

To participate in a Florida Georgia Line record is to voluntarily lower yourself so you can fit in with them.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 4: “Blown Away” to “Burn One Down”

November 27, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 10

Day 4 features tracks from Carrie Underwood, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Jo Dee Messina (with Tim McGraw), and Clint Black.

Single Review: Austin Webb, “All Country on You”

July 5, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 5

“All Country on You” Austin Webb Written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, and Chris Tompkins Women, amirite? Grade: D

Single Review: Lady Antebellum, “Long Stretch of Love”

March 16, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 5

“Long Stretch of Love” Lady Antebellum Written by David Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley, and Hillary Scott A woefully anemic rocker. Lady Antebellum have never exactly been known for over-the-top emoting, but this might be

Single Review: Lee Brice, “Drinking Class”

February 28, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 6

“Drinking Class” Lee Brice Written by David Frasier, Ed Hill, and Josh Kear I’m always going to prefer a drinking anthem written for people who actually work for a living. “Drinking Class” is all about