Blake Shelton – Country Universe

CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2021 Edition)

November 25, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 8

Here’s a look back at the previous winners for CMA Single of the Year, along with a look at this year’s nominees.

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2021 Edition)

November 25, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 16

Here are all of the nominees and winners for CMA Album of the Year, starting with a look at this year’s contenders and stretching back to the first ceremony in 1967.

CMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year (2021 Edition)

November 18, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 10

The historical list of Male Vocalist nominees and winners is updated for 2021.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #70-#61

August 5, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 16

Mammas, don’t let your babies grow up to make bad lists.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #100-#91

July 22, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 8

Now that we’re in the top hundred, all of the entries are brilliant classics worthy of….oh, who are we kidding?

Hall Worthy: 2021 Expanded Edition

May 8, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 6

We’re gonna need a bigger Hall.

Single Review: Blake Shelton, “Bible Verses”

April 26, 2021 Michelle Ivey 4

A crisis of faith leads to the strongest Blake Shelton single in years.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #280-#271

March 7, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 8

No fewer than three classic records from female artists show up way too early on this list.

2021 Academy of Country Music Awards: Complete List of Nominees

February 26, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 2

The nominees for the 56th annual Academy of Country Music Awards have just been announced.

Single Review: Blake Shelton, “Minimum Wage”

January 26, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 6

Blake Shelton’s latest would be better if it was produced with the radio instead of the arena in mind.