August 2016 – Country Universe

2016 CMA Nominations

August 31, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 13

This year’s CMA Nominations have been announced, and there are some major changes afoot, including some surprising inclusions (Maren Morris!) and even more surprising omissions (Blake Shelton!) Here’s who will compete this fall at the

Album Review Roundup: Eric Brace & Peter Cooper, Sierra Hull, Josh Kelley

August 30, 2016 Sam Gazdziak 0

It’s hard to believe, but we’re nearing the end of 2016. School is back in session, a wave of pumpkin spice lattes is about to sweep the land, and websites are going to start prepping their “Best of 2016” lists.

Sunday Selections: August 28, 2016

August 28, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 13

We’re saving this week’s best story for last.

If We Ran The CMA Awards…

August 28, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 23

It’s like fantasy football, but for country music bloggers.

Sunday Selections: August 21, 2016

August 21, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 20

To paraphrase Beyonce: Sorry, we ain’t sorry.

Single Review: Aaron Lewis, “That Ain’t Country”

August 20, 2016 Leeann Ward 3

Rocker Aaron Lewis effectively schools current mainstream country radio on country music. By declaring that what’s being accepted as country music isn’t actually country, he demonstrates what country music is.

Sunday Selections: August 13, 2016

August 14, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 15

Country radio needs to be “Fix”ed.