Shane McAnally – Country Universe

2025 Grammy Winners

February 3, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 11

Country came to town at this year’s Grammy Awards, with Beyoncé claiming the top prize for the genre.

Twenty Greatest Singles of the CU Era: Ashley McBryde, “One Night Standards”

December 13, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

A Mickey Guyton throwback to the nineties country era when we were allowed to have nice things.

Twenty Greatest Singles of the CU Era: Kacey Musgraves, “Space Cowboy”

December 13, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

“Space Cowboy” is a record of profound loneliness.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 24

July 3, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 1

Denitia, Kelsea Ballerini, and Noah Kahan are making country music for adults, and thank God for that.

Supersized Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 17

May 17, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 2

Six excellent singles are featured this week, including a stunner from Reba McEntire.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 11

April 3, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 1

This week’s batch peaks with Kenny Chesney’s finest moment on record.

2024 Grammy Awards: Predictions and Personal Picks

February 2, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 7

Here’s who will win, and who should win, at this year’s Grammy Awards.

2023 CMA Awards: Country Universe Dream Ballot

September 4, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 10

The Country Universe team picks the best potential nominees for the 2023 CMA Awards.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 13

July 9, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0

Lydia Loveless leads the pack this go around, alongside a solid effort from Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton, and a lovely Shania Twain cover from Sug Daniels.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 8

April 17, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 6

All three records this week get high marks across the board.