2015 – Page 9 – Country Universe

Daily Top Five: Dog Songs

July 24, 2015 Leeann Ward 14

In tribute to my wonderful old dog who will be turning 14 in October, here are five of my favorite dog songs. Tom T. Hall, “Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine” Pirates of the Mississippi,

Single Review: Jennifer Nettles, “Sugar”

July 24, 2015 Ben Foster 18

“Sugar” Jennifer Nettles Written by Brandy Clark, Jessie Jo Dillon, and Jennifer Nettles A remarkable performance elevates an unremarkable song. If “Sugar” given a perfunctory performance by a lesser vocalist, I might not enjoy it at all.

Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Miranda Lambert

July 23, 2015 Leeann Ward 7

It would be futile of us to ignore the recent sad news of Miranda Lambert’s and Blake Shelton’s divorce announcement, since it is a reality. We, however, have no desire to participate in the speculation

Daily Top Five: Miranda Lambert

July 23, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 13

Later today, we will publish our latest edition of Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists. The newest entry in our long running series is written by Leeann Ward and will focus on Miranda Lambert. To whet

Daily Top Five: Favorite Tribute Albums

July 22, 2015 Leeann Ward 6

Some of my favorite albums are tribute albums, because I enjoy hearing artists cover or reinterpret songs that I know and love. Country music artists have participated in a wide range of tribute albums and

Single Review: Miranda Lambert with Little Big Town, “Smokin’ and Drinkin'”

July 21, 2015 Leeann Ward 7

“Smokin’ and Drinkin’” Miranda Lambert with Little Big Town Written by Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally Despite its title, Miranda Lambert’s “Smokin’ And Drinkin’” is not a rousing drinking party anthem. Instead, it

Daily Top Five: Favorite Friend Songs

July 21, 2015 Leeann Ward 14

Whether they’re about lovers and friends or simply platonic friendships, country music has a ton of songs about friends and tributes to friends. What are some of your favorite friend songs? Here’s my list: Dan

Single Review: Pat Green, “While I Was Away”

July 19, 2015 Leeann Ward 3

“While I Was Away” Pat Green Written by Zane Williams Pat Green forgoes the big productions of his big label days and blessedly revisits a more organic sound on “While I Was Away.”

Daily Top Five: Single Fathers

July 19, 2015 Leeann Ward 3

What are some of your favorite songs about single fathers? The songs that I’m listing for this post are specifically about situations where mothers are no longer in the picture, but don’t feel that you

Daily Top Five: Favorite YouTube Finds

July 18, 2015 Leeann Ward 15

What are some of your favorite music Youtube finds? Here are five of mine. 1. Vince Gill & Patty Loveless, “Go Rest High on that Mountain” This is from George Jones’ memorial service from a