100 Greatest Women, #82: Melba Montgomery April 11, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1 A traditionalist for the ages, Melba Montgomery’s career as a singer and songwriter spans several decades.
100 Greatest Women, #90: Gretchen Peters March 22, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5 The “Independence Day” songwriter has become a successful international recording artist over the past decade.
100 Greatest Women, #92: Kelly Willis March 19, 2018 Jonathan Keefe 6 Kelly Willis was a missed opportunity for Nashville before resurfacing as an essential voice in Austin.
Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Lorrie Morgan February 11, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7 A deep dive in to the rich, rewarding catalog of Opry legend Lorrie Morgan.
Worth Reading: An Oral History of the Bluebird Cafe January 22, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 2 An interesting feature about the history of the Bluebird Cafe.
The Best Albums of 2017 December 29, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 3 The writing staff picks its twenty best albums of the year.
The Best Singles of 2017, Part Two: #20-#1 December 28, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 2 Our countdown of the year’s best singles concludes with a look at the twenty best releases of 2017.
In Memoriam: Mel Tillis (1932-2017) November 19, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5 Country Music Hall of Fame Member Mel Tillis has died. He was 85.
Album Review: Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis, Come See Me and Come Lonely November 16, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 1 The dynamic pair of second generation legends expand the country music canon with their loving embrace of the Nashville Sound.
Single Review: Ashley McBryde, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega” September 19, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 6 Here’s to the arrival of a major talent, taking us to a little dive bar in Dahlonega.