Chris Stapleton – Country Universe

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2020 Edition)

September 8, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 14

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: Single of the Year (2020 Edition)

September 7, 2020 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.

Single Review: Chris Stapleton, “Starting Over”

August 30, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

“Starting Over” signals an underwhelming return for Chris Stapleton.

Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Gary Allan

August 10, 2020 Zackary Kephart 10

They’re only the best Gary Allan songs I ever had.

If We Ran the CMA Awards… (2020 Edition)

August 9, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 11

Five of the CU crew attempt to find the diamonds in a very rough second ballot of CMA nominees.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #610-#601

April 29, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 16

A Chris Stapleton cover puts a George Jones hit back on the radar, while our favorite Garth Brooks single makes an appearance.

The Best Singles of the Decade, Part One: #100-#76

April 19, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 2

Our Best Singles of the Decade list kicks off with the first 25 entries.

2020 Academy of Country Music Awards: Complete List of Nominees

February 27, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 2

The show airs live on Sunday, April 5, with reigning Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban as the show’s new host.

The Best Albums of the Decade, Part Two: #75-#51

February 16, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

Our Best Albums of the Decade list continues with another 25 entries.

CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year (2019 Edition)

September 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 12

Our CMA Flashback series concludes with the biggest honor of them all: Entertainer of the Year.