2019 ACM Nominations February 20, 2019 Ben Foster 7 The 54th annual Academy of Country Music Awards will be presented on Sunday, April 7. Join in our discussion of this year’s just-announced list of nominees.
Single Review: Reba McEntire, “Stronger Than the Truth” February 18, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6 Reba McEntire returns with a sad and lonely record that recalls the best of her classic breakup ballads.
Single Review: Ashley McBryde, “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” February 17, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 1 As perfect an opening track as you can have on a debut album.
Single Review: George Strait, “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” February 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4 This is way better than any of the drinking songs you’re going to hear on the radio today, and a promising preview of his upcoming studio album.
Single Review: Kacey Musgraves, “Rainbow” February 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5 Fresh off of her Grammy sweep, Kacey Musgraves has serviced one of her strongest singles yet to country radio.
2019 Grammy Winners February 10, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 1 Kacey Musgraves and Brandi Carlile were among the biggest winners at this year’s Grammy Awards.
2019 Grammy Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks February 8, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 2 Here are the predictions and personal picks of three Country Universe writers for the Grammy Awards airing on Sunday, February 10.
Album Review: Linda Ronstadt, Live in Hollywood January 30, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6 A 1980 live album showcases Linda Ronstadt at the peak of her talent.
19th Annual Country Music Critics Poll Results January 18, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 9 Nashville Scene has published its 19th Annual Country Music Critics Poll.
An Olivia Newton-John Retrospective, Part Twelve: 2001-2009 January 6, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 1 A renewed artistic vision and a reissue boom make the first decade of the 21st century an essential one for Olivia Newton-John.