Kacey Musgraves – Country Universe

Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Brandy Clark, 12 Stories

December 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2

A brilliant singer-songwriter’s damn near flawless debut album.

Twenty Greatest Singles of the CU Era: Kacey Musgraves, “Space Cowboy”

December 13, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

“Space Cowboy” is a record of profound loneliness.

Single Review Rapid Roundup: The Rest (and Some of the Best) of 2024

December 10, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Here are the final ten single reviews of 2024, bullet style.

2024 CMA Awards: Picks & Predictions

November 20, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

In which we try to hazard a guess about voting trends.
In November 2024.

CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2024 Edition)

November 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

Here’s a look back at the previous winners for CMA Single of the Year, along with a look at this year’s nominees.

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2024 Edition)

November 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

Here are all of the nominees and winners for CMA Album of the Year, starting with a look at this year’s contenders and stretching back to the first ceremony in 1967.

CMA Flashback: Female Vocalist of the Year (2024 Edition)

November 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4

Our CMA Flashback series continues with a look at Female Vocalist of the Year.

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2024 Edition)

November 12, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year’s nominees.

2024 CMA Awards: Full List of Nominees

September 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4

Mainstream country music is steadily improving, and it’s reflected in the nominees for this year’s CMA Awards.

Bluesky Bullet Points: August 4, 2024

August 4, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 3

American Aquarium, Ella Langley, and Tony Trischka are the biggest highlights among the ten new releases reviewed this week.