Brandy Clark – Country Universe

Album Review: Reba McEntire, Stronger Than the Truth

April 18, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

Reba McEntire returns to her traditional country roots, and the result is one of the strongest albums of her illustrious career.

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 8

The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year’s nominees.

100 Greatest Women, #40: LeAnn Rimes

July 25, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

During her two decades in the music business, LeAnn Rimes has been a teenage country star, a pop diva, and a mature and thoughtful singer-songwriter.

100 Greatest Women, #71: Kacey Musgraves

May 13, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

A critical darling who also became a commercial hit without kowtowing to convention.

100 Greatest Women, #93: Brandy Clark

March 17, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

Brandy Clark has become one of the most significant female voices in contemporary country music.

Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Lorrie Morgan

February 11, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

A deep dive in to the rich, rewarding catalog of Opry legend Lorrie Morgan.

The Best Singles of 2017, Part Two: #20-#1

December 28, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 2

Our countdown of the year’s best singles concludes with a look at the twenty best releases of 2017.

Album Review: Brandy Clark, Live From Los Angeles

September 2, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 1

Brandy Clark’s live album is a stripped down showcase of her dual talents.

Single Review: Maren Morris, “I Could Use a Love Song”

August 23, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 2

Another solid radio single undermined by its production choices.

2017 ACM Awards: Predictions and Personal Picks

April 2, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 15

Brothers Osborne, Lori McKenna, Maren Morris, and Jon Pardi are already winners. Here are our predictions and picks for the rest of this year’s ACM ballot.