Rodney Crowell – Country Universe

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: Male Vocalist of the Year (2024 Edition)

November 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2

The historical list of Male Vocalist nominees and winners is updated for 2024.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rodney Crowell, “Above and Beyond”

October 12, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 14

A landmark album’s history making coda.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rodney Crowell, “After All This Time”

September 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3

A perfect anniversary ballad.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rodney Crowell, “She’s Crazy For Leavin'”

August 30, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 7

Rodney Crowell revives a song of his that should’ve been a hit at the beginning of the decade.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rodney Crowell, “I Couldn’t Leave You if I Tried”

July 31, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5

Rodney Crowell’s singing catches up to his songwriting.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rodney Crowell & Rosanne Cash, “It’s Such a Small World”

July 13, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5

A power couple takes over.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Highway 101, “Somewhere Tonight”

June 10, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3

A pivotal band steps into the spotlight.

The Sixty Best Singles of 2023: (Occasionally) On the Radio, The Politics of Identity, and I Want Your Love

January 3, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Our look back at the best singles of 2023 continues with the best of mainstream country radio fare, intersectional songs about identity, and some very special love songs.