2018 – Country Universe

The Twenty Best Singles of 2018

December 30, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

Four Country Universe writers pick the twenty best singles of 2018.

Album Review: Trisha Yearwood, Let’s Be Frank

December 27, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

Let’s Be Frank is a delightful detour from the greatest female artist of the greatest generation of female artists.

Best of 2018: The Ballot

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As Country Universe prepares its annual year end lists, we want to hear from you about your favorite music from 2018.

Artist Spotlight: John Kraus & The Goers

December 10, 2018 Sam Gazdziak 0

Part of the excitement in ancient genres like folk, bluegrass and traditional Irish is to hear new artists reinventing old songs.Something like “Blue Moon of Kentucky” or “Rocky Road to Dublin” may be decades or

2019 Grammy Nominations

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Anderson East, Brandi Carlile, Vince Gill, Bettye LaVette, Loretta Lynn, Ashley McBryde, Lori McKenna, Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Margo Price, Chris Stapleton, and Lee Ann Womack are among the Country Universe favorites who will compete for Grammys in 2019.

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.

Year-End Album Review: Kasey Chambers & The Fireside Disciples, Campfire

November 28, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

American listeners, if you’re still sleeping on Kasey Chambers, wake up.

Year-End Album Review: Pistol Annies, Interstate Gospel

November 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

The Pistol Annies may be a side project for three solo artists, but they’re still the best vocal group in country music today.

2018 CMA Awards: Full List of Winners

November 15, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

A big night for Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, and Carrie Underwood.

2018 CMA Awards: Picks & Predictions

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The 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards are nearly upon us. Here are Jonathan and Kevin’s personal favorites, along with their predictions to win.