July 2020 – Country Universe

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[ December 19, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Trisha Yearwood, Heaven, Heartache, and the Power of Love CU20
[ December 18, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Miranda Lambert, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend CU20

Single Review: Taylor Swift, “Betty”

July 31, 2020 Zackary Kephart 7

“Betty” is better as an album cut than as a single.

Sing One With Willie: “Seven Spanish Angels” / “Ain’t Life Hell”

July 30, 2020 Zackary Kephart 6

The start of a new series exploring Willie Nelson’s many duets.

Single Review Roundup: Danielle Bradbery, Travis Denning, Lindsay Ell, Randall King, and Blake Shelton ft. Gwen Stefani

July 30, 2020 Zackary Kephart 6

This review roundup features a few singles recently sent to country radio.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #490-#481

July 30, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 15

Two bands who’ve recently changed their names appear in this set of ten. One of them should have dropped their song, too.

Single Review: Randy Travis, “Fool’s Love Affair”

July 29, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

Randy Travis’ first single since 2013 is an unearthed treasure.

Album Review: Courtney Marie Andrews, Old Flowers

July 27, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

Old Flowers is among Courtney Marie Andrews’ most powerful albums to date.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #500-#491

July 27, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 6

As we enter the top 500 of this list, a YouTube playlist of the available entries can now be found at the end of the post.

Single Review Roundup: Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney, Cam, and Mo Pitney

July 23, 2020 Zackary Kephart 8

This roundup features a few summer ditties that don’t succeed in their approach.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #510-#501

July 21, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 11

We’re officially halfway through this list. There are still another 500 to go. “Thanks a Lot,” Sirius.

Classic Country Singles: Lacy J. Dalton, “16th Avenue”

July 14, 2020 Zackary Kephart 3

Discussing the songwriter’s anthem.

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