Nate Smith – Country Universe

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.

Bluesky Bullet Points: October 6, 2024

October 6, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 4

Album of the Year contenders from Kasey Chambers and Jett Holden lead a very strong week of new releases.

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.

2024 ACM Winners

May 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 7

Here is a complete list of winners from the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, led by Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton, who each won multiple major awards.

2024 Academy of Country Music Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks

May 15, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

Here’s who we think will win and who we’re rooting for at this year’s ACM Awards.

Bluesky Bullet Points: May 12, 2024

May 12, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Sarah King has the best of the sixteen albums covered this week.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 15

May 2, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 3

Rhonda Vincent enthusiastically covers an Olivia Newton-John classic, while Shelby Lynne makes a very welcome return.

2024 ACM Nominations Announced

April 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 7

Here are the 2024 ACM Nominations.

2023 ACM Nominations Announced

April 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0

Country Universe favorites Kane Brown, Ashley McBryde, and The War and Treaty are among this year’s ACM nominees.