Jonathan Keefe

The Best Single of 2023: Maren Morris, “The Tree”

January 8, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 1

The best single of 2023 is a moment of rage that is both self-directed and outward-facing at the broken thing itself.

The Sixty Best Singles of 2023: Uptempo Hard Shit, Life Lessons & Cautionary Tales

January 7, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Our final batch of singles tackle the hardships of life and the lessons learned from them.

The Sixty Best Singles of 2023: Optimist Prime and Love Done Gone

January 4, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 2

Our look at the best singles of 2023 continues with songs of hope and tales of heartbreak.

The Sixty Best Singles of 2023: (Occasionally) On the Radio, The Politics of Identity, and I Want Your Love

January 3, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Our look back at the best singles of 2023 continues with the best of mainstream country radio fare, intersectional songs about identity, and some very special love songs.

The Sixty Best Singles of 2023: Cover Bosses, Friends in High and Low Places, and The Lord’s Work

January 2, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Our first batch of the best singles of 2023 features outstanding covers, compelling collaborations, and spiritually minded reflections.

Best of 2023: The Preamble

January 2, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 9

The family tree was already on fire.

Single Review Roundup Vol. 2, No. 18

November 19, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 1

For the first time in roundup history, every entry gets an A from every writer.

BlueSky Bullet Points: November 19, 2023

November 19, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 0

Five new albums this week, with Todd Snider getting the highest marks.

BlueSky Bullet Points: November 5, 2023

November 5, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 6

Colin Cutler leads the pack this week.

2023 CMA Awards: Predictions and Personal Picks

November 4, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 3

Here are our predictions and personal picks for the 2023 CMA Awards.