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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.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Tracy Byrd, “The Keeper of the Stars”

April 13, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 7

Tracy Byrd tops the chart with his signature hit.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Tracy Byrd, “Holdin’ Heaven”

January 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3

A radio breakthrough that signals changing times.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #300-#291

February 25, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 12

It’ll take ten rounds with Jose Cuervo and two piña coladas to cope with the absolute travesty at #297.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #540-#531

June 21, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 15

A great selection of artists, but not a great selection of singles.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #580-#571

May 26, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 8

Zack joins the conversation as we work our way through the next ten entries of this purgatory of a list.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #680-#671

February 25, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 14

Two veterans of the Mercury Records Triple Play gambit kick off this batch of entries.

Artist Spotlight: Josh Ward

December 4, 2018 Sam Gazdziak 0

Earlier this year, Josh Ward earned his tenth #1 song on the Texas Country charts.

Daily Top Five: Favorite Debut Albums

April 26, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 32

As we’re prepping our 1993 lists, there have been many debut albums in consideration. That year brought the first studio sets from big stars like Tracy Byrd, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain, and Clay

Album Review: Aaron Watson, The Underdog

March 24, 2015 Jonathan Keefe 11

Aaron Watson The Underdog The narrative surrounding Aaron Watson’s The Underdog makes it an album that is easy to root for: Buoyed by more than a decade of goodwill and fan support and a deft