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Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2019: Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens, and Jerry Bradley

March 19, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6

This year’s inductees have been announced.

2019 ACM Nominations

February 20, 2019 Ben Foster 11

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 7

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 2

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 9

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.