Single Reviews – Page 14 – Country Universe

Single Review: Blake Shelton, “Minimum Wage”

January 26, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 6

Blake Shelton’s latest would be better if it was produced with the radio instead of the arena in mind.

Single Review: Mitch Rossell, “2020”

January 11, 2021 Michelle Ivey 2

Mitch Rossell talks to God about the year that we’ve just left behind.

Single Review: Dierks Bentley, “Gone”

October 25, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

“Gone” is a disappointing misstep in Dierks Bentley’s discography.

Single Reviews: Trisha Yearwood, “I’ll Carry You Home”; Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood, “Shallow”

October 23, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 10

It’s long past time to start talking about Trisha Yearwood as an all-time great.

Single Review: Cody Johnson & Reba McEntire, “Dear Rodeo”

October 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

“Dear Rodeo” is fairly good, but hardly works as a duet.

Single Review: Gretchen Peters, “The Cruel Mother”

October 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Longtime fans will already be familiar with Gretchen Peters’ take on “The Cruel Mother,” which remains a quiet highlight in an already impressive discography.

Single Review: Keith Urban with P!nk, “One Too Many”

October 8, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 7

You’ve heard this song before, but at least they sing it well.

Single Review: Maren Morris, “Better Than We Found It”

October 8, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 1

Maren Morris doesn’t break new ground with her take on a protest song, but she does a great job showcasing the importance of being an ally.

Single Review: Amanda Shires featuring Jason Isbell, “The Problem”

October 8, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 1

“The Problem” is a stunning intimate portrait of a woman making a difficult choice, and a man giving her the emotional support that she deserves.

5 Five-Second Single Reviews: Larry Fleet, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Elvie Shane, and Morgan Wallen

September 17, 2020 Zackary Kephart 4

We’re reviving an old review format, because how else does one deal with five dudes releasing new singles to country radio?