2020 – Page 15 – Country Universe

March 27, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 4

Though it is not her first single, “Small Town Hypocrite” announces Hammack as a major talent worth following.

March 26, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 1

Pam Tillis previews her upcoming studio album with a remarkable rumination on human longing.

March 25, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 2

Jessi Alexander’s first single in ages is an absolute knockout.

March 24, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 3

The lead single from her third record finds Brandy Clark at the absolute peak of her craft as a songwriter.

March 21, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 10

Country Music Hall of Fame legend Kenny Rogers has passed away at the age of 81.

March 17, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

The two years covered by this entry featured some stopgap singles, a Christmas set, and a third album anchored by a poignantly beautiful classic.

March 14, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 9

Because this list is kind of ridiculous, there are two Blake Shelton singles from the same album on this part of the countdown.

March 1, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 8

Our Best Albums of the Decade list concludes with the top 25 entries.

February 29, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

A whole lot of classics in this batch, from early George Jones to peak Toby Keith.

February 27, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 2

The show airs live on Sunday, April 5, with reigning Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban as the show’s new host.