Laura Veltz – Country Universe

Single Review Roundup Vol. 2, No. 18

November 19, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 1

For the first time in roundup history, every entry gets an A from every writer.

2022 Grammy Awards: Predicted Winners and Personal Picks

April 2, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 1

Here’s what we think will win and should win at this weekend’s Grammy Awards.

Single Review: Callista Clark, “It’s ‘Cause I Am”

June 10, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 1

Callista Clark is a talent to keep an eye on, but she’s still developing her craft.

2020 CMA Awards: Complete List of Winners

November 11, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 2

Here is a complete list of 2020 CMA Awards winners.

Single Review: Maren Morris, “Better Than We Found It”

October 8, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 1

Maren Morris doesn’t break new ground with her take on a protest song, but she does a great job showcasing the importance of being an ally.

Single Review Roundup: Danielle Bradbery, Travis Denning, Lindsay Ell, Randall King, and Blake Shelton ft. Gwen Stefani

July 30, 2020 Zackary Kephart 6

This review roundup features a few singles recently sent to country radio.

2020 Grammy Awards: The Nominations

November 20, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 8

Here are the 2020 Grammy nominees in the general, country, and country-adjacent categories.

Single Review: Lady Antebellum, “What If I Never Get Over You”

May 23, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4

This is the best material that Lady Antebellum has worked with in many years.

Single Review: RaeLynn, “For a Boy”

March 8, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 15

“For a Boy” RaeLynn Written by RaeLynn and Laura Veltz More childlike than childish, there’s a sweetness to RaeLynn that reminds me of a young Taylor Swift. The talent is there but the life experience

Single Review: Chris Young, “Lonely Eyes”

August 7, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 12

“Lonely Eyes” Chris Young The thing about Chris Young is that he’s a great traditional country singer. I think that’s his preference, too.