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CMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year (2024 Edition)

November 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2

The historical list of Male Vocalist nominees and winners is updated for 2022.

CMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year (2022 Edition)

November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 10

The historical list of Male Vocalist nominees and winners is updated for 2022.

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2022 Edition)

November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 16

Here are all of the nominees and winners for CMA Album of the Year, starting with a look at this year’s contenders and stretching back to the first ceremony in 1967.

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, #190-#181

June 12, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 7

Ten of the biggest country artists of all time are on this section of the list, an indication that we’re getting closer to the top.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #270-#261

March 21, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 10

For goodness sake, this “For the Good Times” placement…

Classic Country Singles: Reba McEntire, “Somebody Should Leave”

March 4, 2021 Ben Foster 6

The beginning of a storied chapter both in McEntire’s career and in country music history.

Worth Watching: Ken Burns, Country Music – Episode 4: I Can’t Stop Loving You (1953-1963)

September 18, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 3

Several major figures emerge during this period, as country navigates its place in the music scene after the birth of rock and roll.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #860-#851

September 2, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 12

On a list where women get the short shrift, this brief section achieves gender parity.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #880-#871

August 15, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 11

Vince Gill sings with Dolly Parton and Patty Loveless, while Willie Nelson teams up with Julio Iglesias.