Country Universe

Conway Twitty Starter Kit

March 15, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 17

Starter Kits are Country Universe’s way of introducing country music fans to an artist that they might not be fully aware of. Our first Starter Kit features Conway Twitty, the legendary Hall of Famer with

Grammy Awards Change Eligibility Period

March 14, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 2

The Grammy Awards have made a few changes for 2010’s ceremony. First, the awards show will move to the last week of January, a full week earlier than it has aired in previous years. Second,

Chris Willman Joins The Huffington Post

March 13, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 8

One of country music’s finest journalist has a new outlet for his talents. Chris Willman has written for Entertainment Weekly for many years and he also wrote the essential book Rednecks and Bluenecks, which explored

Country Metaphors

March 12, 2009 Leeann Ward 9

Country music is famous for its three chords and the truth strategy or at least for the tagline. The straightforward and simple lyrics that cut into our souls are what ultimately draw us to this

Miley Cyrus, "The Climb"

March 12, 2009 Dan Milliken 40

Song: Review: Grade: D+ Listen: The Climb Buy: – – – Credit for photos: MotivatedPhotos.com, motifake.com

Keith Urban, “Kiss a Girl”

March 12, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 19

Keith Urban has grown tremendously as a singer over the past decade. On “Kiss a Girl”, he milks his vocal talent for all that it’s worth. The emotion in his voice is so palpable that

Randy Travis and Carrie Underwood head to American Idol

March 12, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 35

Next Tuesday will be “Grand Ole Opry” week on American Idol, and they’re bringing out the big guns. The guest mentor will be country music legend Randy Travis, who will also perform on the show.

Fifteen, There’s Still Time For You.

March 11, 2009 Kevin John Coyne 14

Deep thoughts from the dentist’s chair tonight… Given that my dentist likes to keep the acoustic station on, I get a chance to hear a bit of reflective music during my visits. Sometimes there’s even

Caitlin & Will, “Address in the Stars”

March 11, 2009 Leeann Ward 27

It was initially reported that Caitlin & Will, the victors of CMT’s Can You Duet show, were going to release “Even Now” from their yet to be released debut album. However, “Address in the Stars”

John Rich, “Shuttin’ Detroit Down”

March 11, 2009 Guest Contributor 20

As one half of Big & Rich, John Rich has certainly demonstrated that he knows how to throw a big, ostentatious party. However, in “Shuttin’ Detroit Down,” Rich’s recent solo release, the Nashville Star judge