Yesterday’s Songs: August 20, 1997 August 20, 2020 Zackary Kephart 5 We revive an old Country Universe favorite by looking at the top songs on this date in 1997.
Sing One With Willie: “Mendocino County Line” / “You Remain” August 8, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2 In this edition, we discuss Willie Nelson’s first comeback hit as well as one of his best ballads.
Discussion: Twenty Albums That Shaped Your Musical Tastes July 11, 2020 Zackary Kephart 20 If your life is a record, it’s got to have a soundtrack.
Introducing Zackary Kephart May 21, 2020 Zackary Kephart 4 Country Universe welcomes its newest writer, Zackary Kephart!
A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #620-#611 April 16, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 12 Signature songs from Kitty Wells and Lee Ann Womack appear way too early in this countdown.
The Best Albums of the Decade, Part Three: #50-#26 February 23, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 4 Our Best Albums of the Decade list continues with #50-#26.
The Best Albums of the Decade, Part One: #100-#76 February 9, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 7 Our Best Albums of the Decade list kicks off with its first 25 entries.
2019 Grammy Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks February 8, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 2 Here are the predictions and personal picks of three Country Universe writers for the Grammy Awards airing on Sunday, February 10.
100 Greatest Women, #16: Lee Ann Womack September 9, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 6 Lee Ann Womack was among the biggest mainstream country stars as the century turned, and is now a cornerstone of the Americana music scene.
100 Greatest Women, #54: Matraca Berg June 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 6 Matraca Berg is one of the most prominent and successful female country songwriters in country music history.