Rodney Clawson – Country Universe

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 37

October 5, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 1

A fantastic week of new singles, courtesy of BRELAND, Brad Paisley, Meghan Patrick, and Mindy Smith.

Single Review Roundup: September 5, 2022

September 5, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5

The nineties callbacks stop being polite and start getting real.

New Single Roundup: March 23, 2022

March 23, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2

The Country Universe staff reviews the latest efforts from Jimmie Allen, Jenny Mitchell (with Tami Neilson), Catie Offerman, Jon Pardi, SACHA, and Carrie Underwood.

Single Review: Florida Georgia Line featuring Tim McGraw, “May We All”

October 8, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

It’s like Tim McGraw is approaching the bouncer at the Credibility Club and saying, “Don’t worry. They’re with me.”

CMA Awards 2015 – Staff Picks & Predictions

November 1, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 14

The 49th Annual Country Music Association Awards will be handed out on Wednesday, November 4. Once again, the ceremony is hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

Here are the personal picks and predictions from the Country Universe staff.

2015 ACM Awards: Country Universe Viewer’s Guide

April 19, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 14

The fiftieth annual Academy of Country Music Awards air tonight, and Country Universe has you covered! Here’s a rundown of all of the major categories, along with some commentary from our writers about who should

Single Review: Florida Georgia Line, “Sippin’ on Fire”

March 14, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 19

“Sippin’ on Fire” Florida Georgia Line Written by Rodney Clawson, Matt Dragstrem, and Cole Taylor There isn’t much logic in hoping for a successful act to abandon the formula that has gotten them where they

Single Review: Eli Young Band, “Turn it On”

March 5, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 10

“Turn it On” Eli Young Band Written by Rodney Clawson, Matt Dragstrem, Mike Eli, and James Young “Turn it On” is the title track from Eli Young Band’s upcoming EP. It has a lot of

2015 Grammy Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks

February 6, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 16

This year’s Grammy Awards air on Sunday, February 8, and country music will be represented with performances Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and the tantalizing pairing of Brandy Clark and Dwight Yoakam. Most of the awards

2015 ACM Awards: Nominations & Analysis

January 31, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 14

The third most prestigious country music industry award nominations – but the most important ones handed out in the spring – have been announced. Here’s a rundown of all the major categories, along with some