Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 34 September 13, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 4 This week’s highlights include Willie Watson and The Oak Ridge Boys featuring Willie Nelson.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Desert Rose Band, “I Still Believe in You” September 11, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 The fourth and final No. 1 single from the Desert Rose Band.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Reba McEntire, “New Fool at an Old Game” September 10, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 7 Reba McEntire covers Michelle Wright.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dwight Yoakam, “I Sang Dixie” September 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 9 Dwight Yoakam delivers a masterclass in radical empathy.
2024 CMA Awards: Full List of Nominees September 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Mainstream country music is steadily improving, and it’s reflected in the nominees for this year’s CMA Awards.
Concert Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit – Lexington, KY September 8, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 Jason Isbell’s command of the stage and his confidence as a bandleader for The 400 Unit have grown exponentially.
Bluesky Bullet Points: September 8, 2024 September 8, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 5 Several of the best and two of the worst albums of the year can be found in this week’s roundup.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Van Shelton, “From a Jack to a King” September 7, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5 This is the first Ricky Van Shelton cover to sound like a cover.
URGENT REQUEST: Help Jay Neilson September 6, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0 An urgent fundraiser for a dear friend of Country Universe.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 33 September 6, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 1 The return of Laura Bryna and a guest spot from Pam Tillis are this week’s highlights.