May 2008 – Country Universe

100 Greatest Women, #30: Lorrie Morgan

May 31, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 9

100 Greatest Women #30 Lorrie Morgan There are many second generation country stars that build on the legacy of the famous parent that came before them. Lorrie Morgan is one of the few that actually

Guest Commentary: Why I Love Country Music

May 31, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 16

Editor’s Note: This is the first guest commentary in the history of Country Universe. Please join me in welcoming Paul Edward, who e-mailed me this passage and graciously allowed me to share it here. –

100 Greatest Women, #31: Rose Maddox

May 31, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 13

100 Greatest Women #31 Rose Maddox She was only ten years old when her big brothers pulled her into their band, needing a female singer on the spot to land a regular performing gig on

100 Greatest Women, #32: Lynn Anderson

May 30, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 8

100 Greatest Women #32 Lynn Anderson She was the daughter of songwriters Casey and Liz Anderson. Raised in California, she witnessed the West Coast country music scene when it was most vital. But in her

100 Greatest Women, #33: Lee Ann Womack

May 29, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 16

100 Greatest Women #33 Lee Ann Womack When she released her debut album in 1997, she was widely hailed as the great hope for traditional country music, a much-needed counterpoint to the pop crossover sounds

100 Greatest Women, #34: Jean Shepard

May 29, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 6

100 Greatest Women #34 Jean Shepard The Grand Lady of the Grand Ole Opry. Jean Shepard has been entertaining fans of classic country music for fifty years with her honky-tonk stylings and brass delivery. At

George Strait, “Troubadour”

May 29, 2008 Leeann Ward 9

After nearly three decades, George Strait continues to remain a force to be reckoned with on the country music charts. Strait’s newest single, “Troubadour”, comes from the heart. As he has said in several interviews

Review: Rebecca Lynn Howard, “Sing ‘Cause I Love To”

May 29, 2008 Leeann Ward 4

Rebecca Lynn Howard’s voice can easily be classified in the same league as Martina McBride, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood. Like these women, Howard possesses the vocal power and soul that demands attention

Keith Urban, “You Look Good In My Shirt”

May 29, 2008 Leeann Ward 18

In an unconventional move, Keith Urban has chosen to release a song from his second album, Golden Road, rather than a new song from an upcoming album. While people could easily go back and listen

100 Greatest Women, #35: Pam Tillis

May 28, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 14

100 Greatest Women #35 Pam Tillis She grew up the daughter of a country music icon. As a baby, she’d nap in his guitar case. But Pam Tillis resisted her musical heritage for many years