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The Best Singles of 2017, Part One: #40-#21

December 27, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 6

In a year good enough to list its 40 best, we kick off our Best of 2017 with the lower half of our Singles list.

2017 CMA Awards: Picks & Predictions

November 6, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 8

The 2017 CMA Awards are almost here. Jonathan and Kevin share their personal picks and predicted winners in every category.

2017 CMA Nominations

September 4, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 7

The nominations for the 51st Annual CMA Awards have been announced.

Single Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, “If We Were Vampires”

August 30, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 3

The latest single from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit rises above its title to present a moving reflection on love and mortality.

New Album Roundup: Sara Evans, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, and Chris Stapleton

July 23, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 2

Here’s the rundown on five new albums already released this year.

Single Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, “Hope the High Road”

April 10, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 0

After two outstanding solo albums, Jason Isbell has finally achieved the notoriety and credibility to match his overwhelming talent as a singer and a songwriter.

Sunday Selections: January 15, 2017

January 15, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 11

Here’s 140 characters (Tweet @ someone who cares).

The Twenty Best Albums of 2016

December 31, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 12

Here’s a look at what the writers of Country Universe believe are the twenty best albums of 2016.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 6: “Cry, Cry, Cry” to “Elephant”

November 29, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 4

Day 6 features tracks from Highway 101, Old Crow Medicine Show, Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan (with The Beach Boys), and Jason Isbell.

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.