2020 – Page 12 – Country Universe

Single Review: Jake Owen, “Made For You”

May 24, 2020 Zackary Kephart 5

A good effort from Jake Owen is let down by its poor execution.

Single Review: Ingrid Andress, “The Stranger”

May 24, 2020 Zackary Kephart 7

A strong sophomore effort from Ingrid Andress.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #590-#581

May 23, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 10

Weak early efforts from great artists weigh down this section of the list.

The Best Singles of the Decade, Part Three: #50-#26

May 22, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

Tanya Tucker’s stunning comeback makes its presence known, with two of her recent singles featured alongside stellar tracks from fellow legends and a handful of breakthrough singles from then-new artists.

Single Review: Brothers Osborne, “All Night”

May 21, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

“All Night” scans as little more than a rehash of “It Ain’t My Fault.”

Single Review: Easton Corbin, “Turn Up”

May 21, 2020 Zackary Kephart 3

This is nothing you haven’t heard before, including from Easton Corbin himself.

Introducing Zackary Kephart

May 21, 2020 Zackary Kephart 4

Country Universe welcomes its newest writer, Zackary Kephart!

A Conversation with Kim Richey on the 25th Anniversary of Kim Richey

May 16, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

In our new Album Anniversary series, Country Universe talks to singer-songwriter Kim Richey on the 25th anniversary of her self-titled debut album.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #600-#591

May 14, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 15

Roy Clark’s finest moment makes an appearance as we inch closer to the halfway mark of the list.

The Best Singles of the Decade, Part Two: #75-#51

May 11, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 1

Our Best Singles of the Decade list continues with big radio hits and Americana gems.