Lee Roy Parnell – Country Universe

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2022 Edition)

November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 9

The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year’s nominees.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Lee Roy Parnell, “Heart’s Desire”

May 30, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 4

Lee Roy Parnell’s most recent No. 1 hit was radio’s purest showcase of his talent.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Lee Roy Parnell, “A Little Bit of You”

April 27, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2

Lee Roy Parnell earns his third No. 1 hit.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Trisha Yearwood, “Thinkin’ About You”

April 7, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 15

A stunning vocal performance elevates a simple love song into a nineties classic.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Lee Roy Parnell, “I’m Holding My Own”

February 11, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3

Lee Roy Parnell’s best single goes the distance.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Lee Roy Parnell, “Tender Moment”

November 23, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 4

Another unlikely nineties country star tops the chart for the first time.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #960-#951

June 20, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

This entry includes the sole appearances of Connie Smith and Lee Roy Parnell on this list.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 11: “If I Had Wings” to “I’m No Stranger to the Rain”

December 6, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Day 11 features tracks from Matraca Berg, Mark Chesnutt, Lee Roy Parnell, Rascal Flatts, and Keith Whitley.

The Best Singles of 1993, Part One: #40-#31

July 25, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 2

How strong a year for country music was 1993? Well, if our Best Albums list revealed how many great artists were overlooked, our Best Singles list reveals why there is so little room at the

Daily Top Five: Second Singles

July 2, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 7

So now it’s the second day of the month. What are your favorite second singles from albums or compilations? I’ll pick different artists this time around: Patty Loveless, “Here I am” John Anderson, “Straight Tequila