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Single Review: Chris Janson, “Buy Me a Boat”

May 8, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 11

“Buy Me a Boat” Chris Janson Written by Chris DuBois and Chris Janson It’s about time that Eric Church’s sound started showing up on other people’s records. Chris Janson’s “Buy Me a Boat” is lyrically

2015 ACM Awards: Country Universe Viewer’s Guide

April 19, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 14

The fiftieth annual Academy of Country Music Awards air tonight, and Country Universe has you covered! Here’s a rundown of all of the major categories, along with some commentary from our writers about who should

Single Review: Eric Church, “Like a Wrecking Ball”

March 4, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 7

“Like a Wrecking Ball” Eric Church Written by Casey Beathard and Eric Church This is a bold single choice. “Like a Wrecking Ball” sounds like nothing on the radio today. Irregular rhythms, a vocal sung

Single Review: Keith Urban with Eric Church, “Raise ‘Em Up”

March 4, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 7

“Raise ‘Em Up” Keith Urban with Eric Church Written by Tom Douglas, Jaren Johnston and Jeffrey Steele A collaboration between Keith Urban and Eric Church was bound to have personality and charm, but what the

Single Review: Eric Church, “Talladega”

March 3, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 10

“Talladega” Eric Church Written by Eric Church and Luke Laird Nostalgia works a lot better when the one indulging in it has put some time and distance between them and the memories.

2015 Grammy Awards: Open Thread

February 8, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 54

Telecast Winners: Best Country Album: Miranda Lambert, Platinum Album of the Year: Beck, Morning Phase Best New Artist: Sam Smith Record of the Year: Sam Smith, “Stay With Me (Darkside Version)” Song of the Year:

2015 Grammy Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks

February 6, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 16

This year’s Grammy Awards air on Sunday, February 8, and country music will be represented with performances Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and the tantalizing pairing of Brandy Clark and Dwight Yoakam. Most of the awards

2015 ACM Awards: Nominations & Analysis

January 31, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 14

The third most prestigious country music industry award nominations – but the most important ones handed out in the spring – have been announced. Here’s a rundown of all the major categories, along with some

The Best Albums of 2014

December 31, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 9

2014 was a banner year for country music albums. In addition to the predictably solid entries from the Americana, folk, and bluegrass scenes, some excellent albums also surfaced from the unlikeliest of sources: mainstream, radio-friendly

The Best Singles of 2014, Part 2: #20-#1

December 30, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 15

The countdown concludes with our top twenty singles of 2014. Check out the first twenty entries here, and look for our countdown of the year’s twenty best albums tomorrow. #20 “The Devil is All Around”