Country Universe

My Country Music Story: Pam Tillis and a Moment of Pure Kismet

September 22, 2020 Guest Contributor 2

Our guest contributor, Lu’kas Porter, shares how seeing Pam Tillis on a television show at just the right moment gave him the strength to persevere through a difficult time in his life.

Album Review: Reba McEntire, Rumor Has It: 30th Anniversary Edition

September 22, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 3

It’s difficult to overstate how significant Rumor Has It was for Reba McEntire’s career.

Album Review: Roy Clark, Greatest Hits

September 21, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 4

Roy Clark’s Greatest Hits is essential listening for country music fans who have yet to discover the impressive body of work that landed him in the Hall of Fame.

Album Review: HARDY, A ROCK

September 19, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

Newcomer HARDY is certainly different from the rest of the pack, but that’s not a good thing.

Album Review: Juliet McConkey, Disappearing Girl

September 19, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Even in a banner year for country music, make time for Juliet McConkey’s debut. It’s well worth the listen.

Album Review: Waylon Payne, Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me

September 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Waylon Payne makes a grand return with his latest work.

Album Review: Mickey Guyton, Bridges

September 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 3

On Bridges, Mickey Guyton proves why she should have been a star long ago.

5 Five-Second Single Reviews: Larry Fleet, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Elvie Shane, and Morgan Wallen

September 17, 2020 Zackary Kephart 4

We’re reviving an old review format, because how else does one deal with five dudes releasing new singles to country radio?

2020 Academy of Country Music Awards: Complete List of Winners

September 17, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 0

A complete list of winners from the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Academy of Country Music Awards 2020: Predictions & Personal Picks

September 15, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 3

This year’s ACM Awards are being handed out this Wednesday, September 16. Here are our predictions for most categories, as well as our personal picks.