Sturgill Simpson – Country Universe

Bluesky Bullet Points: July 14, 2024

July 14, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 2

This week’s highlights include new releases from the Del McCoury Band, Billy Strings, and Sturgill Simpson alter ego Johnny Blue Skies.

2022 Grammy Awards: Predicted Winners and Personal Picks

April 2, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 1

Here’s what we think will win and should win at this weekend’s Grammy Awards.

The Best Albums of 2020, Part Two: #20-#1

January 1, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 2

The best albums of 2020 demonstrate the wide range of great music released into the Country Universe this year.

The Best Singles of 2020, Part One: #40-#21

December 30, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 2

Our look back at 2020 begins with the twenty singles that make up the lower half of this year’s singles list.

The Best Singles of the Decade, Part Three: #50-#26

May 22, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

Tanya Tucker’s stunning comeback makes its presence known, with two of her recent singles featured alongside stellar tracks from fellow legends and a handful of breakthrough singles from then-new artists.

The Best Albums of the Decade, Part Four: #25-#1

March 1, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 8

Our Best Albums of the Decade list concludes with the top 25 entries.

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.

The Best Albums of 2017

December 29, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 3

The writing staff picks its twenty best albums of the year.

2017 Grammy Winners

February 12, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 19

Here are the winners of this year’s Grammy Awards, which included Vince Gill, Sarah Jarosz, Joey + Rory, Lori McKenna, Maren Morris, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and Sturgill Simpson.

Sunday Selections: February 12, 2017

February 12, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 4

On abbreviations.