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CMA Flashback: Female Vocalist of the Year (2020 Edition)

September 9, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 18

Our CMA Flashback series continues with a look at Female Vocalist of the Year.

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.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #460-#451

September 4, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 10

We’re begging of you, please, don’t take this list too seriously.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #560-#551

June 10, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 11

Classics from Alabama, John Conlee, and Tracy Lawrence are among the highlights this time around.

Single Review: Dolly Parton, “When Life is Good Again”

May 30, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 6

Dolly Parton taps into her bottomless reservoir of decency and empathy.

The Best Singles of the Decade, Part Three: #50-#26

May 22, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

Tanya Tucker’s stunning comeback makes its presence known, with two of her recent singles featured alongside stellar tracks from fellow legends and a handful of breakthrough singles from then-new artists.

Single Review: Sara Evans, “If I Can’t Have You”

May 9, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 8

A review of the new disco country single from Sara Evans.

A Conversation With Pam Tillis

April 24, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 3

Country Universe had the opportunity to talk with Pam Tillis about her new album, Looking For a Feeling.

Album Review: Pam Tillis, Looking For a Feeling

April 24, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 2

Looking For a Feeling is essential listening from an artist that’s been away for too long.