2018 – Page 13 – Country Universe

100 Greatest Women, #86: Allison Moorer

April 2, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 8

One of the definitive female artists of Americana music.

100 Greatest Women, #87: Jessi Colter

April 1, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 2

The original female Outlaw.

100 Greatest Women, #88: Neko Case

March 29, 2018 Jonathan Keefe 1

A founding mother of Americana music, Neko Case has spent two decades as a vital force just outside of the country music mainstream.

100 Greatest Women, #89: Bonnie Guitar

March 28, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

An industry pioneer, Bonnie Guitar paved the way for future generations of female session musicians, producers, and record label owners.

Single Review: Jon Pardi, “She Ain’t In It”

March 23, 2018 Ben Foster 3

“She Ain’t In It” boasts a beautiful, Strait-worthy arrangement, but does the song itself meet the same standard?

100 Greatest Women, #90: Gretchen Peters

March 22, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

The “Independence Day” songwriter has become a successful international recording artist over the past decade.

100 Greatest Women, #91: Lori McKenna

March 21, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 8

Lori McKenna’s talent as a songwriter has made her a major player in mainstream country, while she has also cultivated a consistent career as an Americana artist.

100 Greatest Women, #92: Kelly Willis

March 19, 2018 Jonathan Keefe 6

Kelly Willis was a missed opportunity for Nashville before resurfacing as an essential voice in Austin.

An Olivia Newton-John Retrospective: Introduction

March 18, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 20

Our new Retrospective series begins with Aussie legend Olivia Newton-John,

100 Greatest Women, #93: Brandy Clark

March 17, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

Brandy Clark has become one of the most significant female voices in contemporary country music.