2016 – Page 7 – Country Universe

Album Review: The Roosevelts, The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn

November 4, 2016 Sam Gazdziak 0

One of the best things about Nashville is the sheer number of talented musicians in one small location.

Album Review: The Cactus Blossoms, You’re Dreaming

November 4, 2016 Sam Gazdziak 0

If singers who adopt a 1980s/’90s sound are considered “retro”, then where does that leave The Cactus Blossoms, who have more in common with the brother acts of the 1950s and ‘60s?

2016 CMA Winners

November 3, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

A historic night at the CMAs. The organization celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with a star-studded show that reminded the audience of the genre’s rich history, and was at its strongest when that history was placed

CMA 2016 Live Blog

November 2, 2016 Ben Foster 22

Entertainer of the Year: Garth Brooks
Male Vocalist: Chris Stapleton
Female Vocalist: Carrie Underwood
Vocal Group: Little Big Town
Album: Eric Church, Mr. Misunderstood
Vocal Duo: Brothers Osbourne
New Artist: Maren Morris
Song: “Humble and Kind” – Lori McKenna
Single: Thomas Rhett, “Die a Happy Man”
Music Video: Chris Stapleton, “Fire Away”
Musical Event: Dierks Bentley featuring Elle King, “Different for Girls”
Musician: Dann Huff

2016 CMA Awards: Staff Picks & Predictions

November 1, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 11

Here are our staff picks and predictions for the 50th Annual CMA Awards, which will be handed out on Wednesday, November 2.

Album Review: Jenny Whiteley, The Original Jenny Whiteley

November 1, 2016 Sam Gazdziak 1

Canadian singer/songwriter Jenny Whiteley has quite a family pedigree.

Sunday Selections: October 30, 2016

October 30, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

We love the guy, but Sturgill Simpson sure can be a grumpy sumbitch at times.

Single Review: LeAnn Rimes, “How to Kiss a Boy”

October 28, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 6

This song is absolutely gorgeous, and so is LeAnn Rimes’ tender and vulnerable reading of it.

Single Review: Little Big Town, “Better Man”

October 27, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 14

A painfully honest exploration of the feelings created by a necessary breakup, “Better Man” is one of the best – and most original – singles of the year.

Single Review: Tami Neilson, “Holy Moses”

October 26, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 2

Neilson’s the proverbial unstoppable force, and the immovable object of heartbreak would do well just to get out of her way.