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A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #960-#951

June 20, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4

This entry includes the sole appearances of Connie Smith and Lee Roy Parnell on this list.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #1000-#991

May 30, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 12

We need to talk.

Single Review: Keith Urban, “We Were”

May 23, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 2

Currently enjoying a victory lap after dual Entertainer of the Year awards from the CMA and the ACM, Keith Urban is apparently feeling nostalgic.

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.

CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 12

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

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.