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[ August 8, 2022 ] In Memoriam: Olivia Newton-John (1948-2022) In Memoriam
[ August 8, 2022 ] Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: George Strait, “Today My World Slipped Away” 1997
[ August 7, 2022 ] Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Clint Black, “Something That We Do” 1997
[ August 6, 2022 ] Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Shania Twain, “Love Gets Me Every Time” 1997
[ August 5, 2022 ] Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Mark Chesnutt, “Thank God For Believers” 1997
[ August 4, 2022 ] Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Trisha Yearwood & Garth Brooks, “In Another’s Eyes” 1997
[ August 3, 2022 ] Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Tim McGraw, “Everywhere” 1997

Film Review: Shania Twain, Not Just a Girl

July 27, 2022 Jonathan Keefe 6

Not Just A Girl amounts to little more than a 30 minute addendum to Twain’s episode of VH-1’s Behind The Music.

Video Premiere: Lizzie No, “Niagara”

March 18, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 1

Country Universe presents the premiere of Lizzie No’s new video, “Niagara.”

Worth Watching: Ken Burns, Country Music – Episode 6: Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (1968-1972)

September 24, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 1

Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and major social movements, legendary artists like Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Tammy Wynette become superstars.

Worth Watching: Ken Burns, Country Music – Episode 5: The Sons and Daughters of America (1964-1968)

September 22, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4

The Country Music documentary by Ken Burns returns this evening, and although it only covers a span of five years, there is so much to talk about.

Worth Watching: Ken Burns, Country Music – Episode 4: I Can’t Stop Loving You (1953-1963)

September 18, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 3

Several major figures emerge during this period, as country navigates its place in the music scene after the birth of rock and roll.

Worth Watching: Ken Burns, Country Music – Episode Three: The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945-1953)

September 17, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 1

Episode Three covers a lot of ground, but as the title indicates, the heart and soul of this episode is Hank Williams.

Worth Watching: Ken Burns, Country Music – Episode 2: Hard Times (1933-1945)

September 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6

The heroes of the silver screen, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, are among the artists featured on tonight’s episode, as the Great Depression and World War II loom large.

Worth Watching: Ken Burns, Country Music – Episode 1: The Rub (Beginnings-1933)

September 15, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

For the next eight weeks, PBS stations across the country will broadcast Country Music, the latest extensive documentary by Ken Burns.

Music Video Premiere: Hadley McCall Thackson, “Ghost”

October 26, 2018 Sam Gazdziak 1

The Americana artist’s new video gets its premiere right here on Country Universe.

Worth Watching: Olivia Newton-John on Sunday Night

September 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

On her seventieth birthday, enjoy this candid, in-depth interview with Olivia Newton-John that recently aired in Australia.