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The Twenty Best Albums of 2018

January 1, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6

Three Country Universe writers collaborated for this list of the best albums of 2018.

The Twenty Best Singles of 2018

December 30, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

Four Country Universe writers pick the twenty best singles of 2018.

2018 CMA Awards: Picks & Predictions

November 12, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

The 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards are nearly upon us. Here are Jonathan and Kevin’s personal favorites, along with their predictions to win.

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.

CMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

Our CMA Flashback series continues with the Male Vocalist of the Year category.

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 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 (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 9

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

100 Greatest Women, #68: Patty Griffin

May 21, 2018 Jonathan Keefe 2

Patty Griffin has maintained a lengthy career as one of the most respected singer-songwriters in country and Americana.

New Favorites: 2017 Album Roundup

June 8, 2017 Leeann Ward 14

Leeann Ward shares five of her favorite albums from the first half of 2017.

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.