February 2008 – Page 3 – Country Universe

Grammy Flashback: Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals

February 4, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 3

I guess we can go ahead and call this Grammy Week. Once again, this list is updated for 2008. The Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals was first awarded

Grammy Flashback: Best Male Country Vocal Performance

February 3, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 6

Updated for 2008 While the Grammys have honored country music from the very first ceremony in 1959, they did not begin honoring by gender until 1965, when the country categories were expanded along with the

Sara Evans, “Some Things Never Change”

February 2, 2008 Leeann Ward 3

I thought about easing into this by waxing poetic about what a big fan I’ve been of Sara Evans over the years. While it would all be true, I have opted to just get right

Crystal Shawanda, “You Can Let Go”

February 1, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 108

You don’t hear country voices like this that much anymore. It seems like most women to come down the pike over the past few years have been belting divas are growling redneck girls. Newcomer Crystal

Blake Shelton, “Home”

February 1, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 21

Well, what can I say? I love this Michael Bublé song. I also love Blake Shelton’s pure country vocals. What I don’t love is the two of them being put together. I’m reminded of when