Single Review: George Strait, “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” February 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4 This is way better than any of the drinking songs you’re going to hear on the radio today, and a promising preview of his upcoming studio album.
Single Review: Kacey Musgraves, “Rainbow” February 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 9 Fresh off of her Grammy sweep, Kacey Musgraves has serviced one of her strongest singles yet to country radio.
2019 Grammy Winners February 10, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 1 Kacey Musgraves and Brandi Carlile were among the biggest winners at this year’s Grammy Awards.
2019 Grammy Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks February 8, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 2 Here are the predictions and personal picks of three Country Universe writers for the Grammy Awards airing on Sunday, February 10.
Album Review: Linda Ronstadt, Live in Hollywood January 30, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6 A 1980 live album showcases Linda Ronstadt at the peak of her talent.
19th Annual Country Music Critics Poll Results January 18, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 8 Nashville Scene has published its 19th Annual Country Music Critics Poll.
An Olivia Newton-John Retrospective, Part Twelve: 2001-2009 January 6, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5 A renewed artistic vision and a reissue boom make the first decade of the 21st century an essential one for Olivia Newton-John.
The Twenty Best Albums of 2018 January 1, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6 Three Country Universe writers collaborated for this list of the best albums of 2018.
The Twenty Best Singles of 2018 December 30, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7 Four Country Universe writers pick the twenty best singles of 2018.
Album Review: Trisha Yearwood, Let’s Be Frank December 27, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7 Let’s Be Frank is a delightful detour from the greatest female artist of the greatest generation of female artists.
