Dolly Parton – Page 11 – Country Universe

A Country Music Conversation, Day 24: “Whole Lotta Love On the Line” to “You Don’t Seem to Miss Me”

December 22, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 8

Day 24 features tracks from Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw, Donna Fargo, Kenny Rogers (with Dolly Parton), and Patty Loveless (with George Jones).

A Country Music Conversation, Day 17: “9 to 5” to “Now I Know”

December 14, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Day 17 features tracks from Dolly Parton, Iris DeMent, Radney Foster, Kim Richey, and Lari White.

Album Review: Jennifer Nettles, To Celebrate Christmas

December 3, 2016 Leeann Ward 9

To Celebrate Christmas is a nice blend of joyfulness and reverence.

The Best of 1991: The Ballot

November 18, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 7

1991 is the year that multiple Country Universe writers fell in love with country music. One look at the ballot and it’s easy to see why.

A historic night at the CMAs. The organization celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with a star-studded show that reminded the audience of the genre’s rich history, and was at its strongest when that history was placed

Sunday Selections: October 30, 2016

October 30, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

We love the guy, but Sturgill Simpson sure can be a grumpy sumbitch at times.

Sunday Selections: October 16, 2016

October 16, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 1

We’re only 23 days away from the election, y’all.

Sunday Selections: October 9, 2016

October 9, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 2

When George Strait talks about pendulums, you’d be advised to listen.

Single Review: Carrie Underwood, “Dirty Laundry”

October 5, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

The warmest country singer of her generation turns in the coldest record of the year.

Sunday Selections: October 2, 2016

October 2, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

No one-star reviews here.