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Country Universe Staff: 2008 CMA Predictions

November 12, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 19

This afternoon, the Country Universe staff is following up last night’s personal picks with our actual predictions about who will win tonight. Check back tonight at show time to join the live blog and mock

Country Universe Staff: 2008 CMA Personal Picks

November 11, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 20

As we gear up for tomorrow night’s CMA Awards Show, the staff of Country Universe share our personal picks in all categories. Check back tomorrow for our predictions in each category. Our third annual Live

Classic CMA Awards Moments, #1: Alan Jackson, “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) (2001)

November 10, 2008 Guest Contributor 8

#1: Alan Jackson “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” 2001 Alan Jackson’s brilliant tribute to the tragedy of September 11 met a subdued audience when the CMA show was held just two months

Classic CMA Awards Moments, #2: Alan Jackson, “Pop a Top” (1999)

November 10, 2008 Guest Contributor 4

#2: Alan Jackson “Pop a Top” 1999 At the 1999 ceremony, George Jones, just months removed from a near-fatal car accident, was nominated for Single of the Year for his autobiographical ballad “Choices.” When CMA

Tom T. Hall

November 6, 2008 Guest Contributor 5

Tom T. Hall, one of the finest storytellers ever in country music, tells tales of great insight and description that have earned him a place among Nashville’s songwriting elite. His sense of clarity and an

Discussion: Vote for Your CMA Picks

November 4, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 20

Seems appropriate for Election Day. Vote for your favorites and share your thoughts in the comments. Be sure to click “more” so you can see all of the categories. [poll id=”2″] [poll id=”3″] [poll id=”4″]

Randy Owen, One on One

November 4, 2008 Guest Contributor 0

Randy Owen One on One As the lead singer of Alabama, Randy Owen guided the quartet with his rugged, yet appealing vocal style. With the band retired from the road, Owen steps into the spotlight alone with

Discussion: Artist of the Decade?

October 30, 2008 Guest Contributor 34

Earlier today, the Academy of Country Music announced that George Strait would be its Artist of the Decade. Only four other acts have been honored as artist of the decade: Marty Robbins in 1969, Loretta

ASCAP Awards Announced in Nashville

October 14, 2008 Guest Contributor 0

Last night at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Dave Berg was named Songwriter of the Year and Alan Jackson took Songwriter-Artist of the Year at the 46th annual ASCAP Country Awards. Jackson earned a songwriter prize from

Discussion: CMT Giants – Alan Jackson

October 8, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 29

After previously honoring Reba McEntire and Hank Williams Jr., CMT is staging its third tribute concert in honor of Alan Jackson: Alan Jackson will be honored in the third installment of CMT Giants airing Dec.