May 2018 – Page 2 – Country Universe

100 Greatest Women, #69: Bobbie Gentry

May 19, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 10

Bobbie Gentry’s swampy vocals came straight out of the Mississippi Delta where she was born and raised.

A Conversation with Beth Nielsen Chapman

May 16, 2018 Ben Foster 2

The past and present come together on Beth Nielsen Chapman’s new album Hearts of Glass. She discusses the journey that led her to this release in our interview with the 2016 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee.

100 Greatest Women, #70: Gillian Welch

May 15, 2018 Jonathan Keefe 2

Gillian Welch has staked a claim as one of the staunchest defenders and most gifted performers of country and roots music.

An Olivia Newton-John Retrospective, Part Two: 1972-1973

May 13, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

As her international fortunes begin to waver, Olivia Newton-John enjoys her first big breakthrough in the United States.

100 Greatest Women, #71: Kacey Musgraves

May 13, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

A critical darling who also became a commercial hit without kowtowing to convention.

100 Greatest Women, #72: Hillary Scott

May 9, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

Hillary Scott has been one of the most successful female artists in recent years.

100 Greatest Women, #73: k.d. lang

May 6, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

One of the most unconventional female country stars in history, right down to the all-lowercase name.

100 Greatest Women, #74: Sammi Smith

May 6, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

More than any female artist of her time. Sammi Smith was the living embodiment of the Outlaw Movement.

Single Review: Sugarland featuring Taylor Swift, “Babe”

May 1, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

“Babe” exists for the sole purpose of its own existence.

100 Greatest Women, #75: Shelby Lynne

May 1, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 3

Shelby Lynne’s eclectic musical path has earned her critical acclaim throughout her career.