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2025 Grammy Winners

February 3, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 11

Country came to town at this year’s Grammy Awards, with Beyoncé claiming the top prize for the genre.

2025 Grammy Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks

February 1, 2025 Jonathan Keefe 4

Here’s who will win, and who should win, at this year’s Grammy Awards.

Bluesky Bullet Points: September 1, 2024

September 1, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

This week features the triumphant return of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 27

July 24, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

We bounce back this week with four outstanding new records.

The Sixty Best Singles of 2023: (Occasionally) On the Radio, The Politics of Identity, and I Want Your Love

January 3, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Our look back at the best singles of 2023 continues with the best of mainstream country radio fare, intersectional songs about identity, and some very special love songs.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 8

April 17, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 6

All three records this week get high marks across the board.

Pam Tillis Ranked: #100-#76

May 15, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2

We enter the top 100, and Pam’s most recent album makes its first appearance on the list.

2021 Grammy Winners

March 14, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 7

Here are the 2021 Grammy Winners in the general, country, and country-adjacent categories.

Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 Edition)

September 24, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 6

Rolling Stone updates its all-time list, with many new additions from the worlds of country and Americana.

Album Review: Pam Tillis, Looking For a Feeling

April 24, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 2

Looking For a Feeling is essential listening from an artist that’s been away for too long.