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.
Single Review: Lori McKenna with Hillary Lindsey and Liz Rose, “When You’re My Age” May 10, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 1 What makes Lori McKenna’s music so special is the depth of its gratitude.
Single Review: Tim McGraw, “I Called Mama” May 10, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 1 Releasing right before mother’s day in the middle of a pandemic, it’s easy to imagine that “I Called Mama” will be one of Tim McGraw’s biggest hits of recent years.
Single Review: The Chicks, “Julianna Calm Down” May 10, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 4 “Julianna Calm Down” is a stunning record that features a Natalie Maines vocal performance for the ages.
Single Review: Sara Evans, “If I Can’t Have You” May 9, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 8 A review of the new disco country single from Sara Evans.
A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #610-#601 April 29, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 16 A Chris Stapleton cover puts a George Jones hit back on the radar, while our favorite Garth Brooks single makes an appearance.
Album Review: Ashley McBryde, Never Will April 28, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 3 Ashley McBryde moves from promising new artist to one of her generation’s strongest voices with her confident and substantive new album.