The Twenty Best Singles of 2016
Our Best of 2016 retrospective begins with a look at the year’s best singles.
Brett James
A Country Music Conversation, Day 10: “I Hold On” to “If I Die Young”
Day 10 features tracks from Dierks Bentley, Lee Ann Womack, Keith Urban, Amy Dalley, and The Band Perry.
Single Review: Carrie Underwood, “Church Bells”
Miranda Lambert may have the reputation as the genre’s rebel girl, but I’d be a lot more nervous about crossing Carrie Underwood.
Single Review: Jason Aldean, “Gonna Know We Were Here”
Trite, pointless radio filler that doesn’t bother to make an attempt at originality or substance.
2015 ACM Awards: Country Universe Viewer’s Guide
The fiftieth annual Academy of Country Music Awards air tonight, and Country Universe has you covered! Here’s a rundown of all of the major categories, […]
2015 ACM Awards: Nominations & Analysis
The third most prestigious country music industry award nominations – but the most important ones handed out in the spring – have been announced. Here’s […]
Single Review: Easton Corbin, “Baby Be My Love Song”
“Baby Be My Love Song” Easton Corbin Written by Jim Collins and Brett James Easton Corbin was a refreshing arrival at country radio when he […]
CMA Awards 2014: Staff Predictions and Picks
Despite the Grammys and even the ACM’s demonstrating more consistent taste over the past few years, the CMA’s remain the most significant industry awards that […]
Single Review: Carrie Underwood, “Something in the Water”
“Something in the Water” Carrie Underwood Written by Chris DeStefano, Brett James, and Carrie Underwood If anybody’s going to sing a song about the power […]
2014 CMA Nominations
This year’s CMA nominees are the best in years, with multiple nominations for Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, and Brandy Clark. Country radio may still be […]