2018 – Page 11 – Country Universe

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.

100 Greatest Women, #76: Paulette Carlson (Highway 101)

May 1, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

Few vocalists better illustrate the transition from the new traditionalist revival of the mid-eighties to the country boom in the early nineties than Paulette Carlson.

Album Review: Mason Lively, Stronger Ties

April 26, 2018 Sam Gazdziak 0

Mason Lively’s debut album blends neo-traditional country elements in with a little blues-rock and gets his music career off to a very promising start.

100 Greatest Women, #77: Norma Jean

April 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 0

Popular sixties singer Norma Jean is the first of two women on this list who are alumni of the Porter Wagoner Show.

Single Review: Carrie Underwood, “Cry Pretty”

April 22, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 9

Carrie Underwood previews her sixth studio album with the power ballad title track.