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Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Miranda Lambert, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

December 18, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 1

Miranda Lambert knew exactly what she was doing on her breakthrough album.

Twenty Greatest Singles of the CU Era: The Chicks, ”Not Ready to Make Nice”

December 5, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6

An historic scandal gives the Chicks a new signature song.

Twenty Greatest Singles of the CU Era: Charlie Robison, “El Cerrito Place”

December 3, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 8

A Charlie Robison classic kicks off our singles retrospective.

Twenty Greatest Singles of the CU Era: Introduction

December 3, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6

Let’s talk about the twenty best singles of the CU era.

CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year (2024 Edition)

November 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

Our CMA Flashback series concludes with the biggest honor of them all: Entertainer of the Year.

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: 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.

Hall Worthy: 2024

March 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3

We’re gonna need a bigger Hall.

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.