Zac Brown – Country Universe

Single Review: Zac Brown Band, “Same Boat”

June 17, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 9

God, it’s awful.

The Best Singles of 2017, Part Two: #20-#1

December 28, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 2

Our countdown of the year’s best singles concludes with a look at the twenty best releases of 2017.

Single Review: Zac Brown Band, “Roots”

September 28, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 4

A good song sunk by a terrible hook.

Single Review: Zac Brown Band, “My Old Man”

February 7, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 3

Intimate and heartfelt, “My Old Man” is a refreshing showcase of the raw talent that Zac Brown has at his disposal.

The Twenty Best Albums of 2016

December 31, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 12

Here’s a look at what the writers of Country Universe believe are the twenty best albums of 2016.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 2: “Another Lonely Song” to “Baby’s Gotten Good at Goodbye”

November 25, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 13

Day 2 features tracks from the following five artists: Tammy Wynette, Travis Tritt, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band (with Alan Jackson), and George Strait.

Single Review: Zac Brown Band, “Beautiful Drug”

March 9, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Sometimes pushing musical boundaries reveals new depths of talent that you didn’t know an artist had.

Sunday Selections: January 31, 2016

January 31, 2016 Ben Foster 7

The final week of January was a big one for Aubrie Sellers, who gave her first television performance, released her first album, and appears poised for an outstanding 2016. Elsewhere a fairly light news week which includes a short but solid list of new releases as well as troubles for Jamey Johnson, Tyler Farr and Katie Armiger.

Single Review: Zac Brown Band, “Loving You Easy”

April 30, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 9

“Loving You Easy” Zac Brown Band Written by Al Anderson, Zac Brown, and Niko Moon Zac Brown Band’s groove was in danger of becoming a rut, and their new album, Jekyll + Hyde, is their

Single Review: Zac Brown Band, “Homegrown”

February 23, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 5

“Homegrown” Zac Brown Band Written by Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, and Niko Moon Zac Brown Band has been doing so many variations on the same handful of themes – relaxing, drinking, digging your hometown –