George Jones – Country Universe

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #310-#301

February 22, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 9

Imagine sandwiching a George Jones masterpiece between two Luke Bryan songs.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #410-#401

November 8, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 13

This time last year, we were still in the 700s. Which means that we might still be doing this in 2022. Lord help us.

A Trisha Yearwood Retrospective, Part Three: 1995-1996

October 27, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

This part of our Trisha Yearwood retrospective delves further into her “best kept secret” years.

CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year (2020 Edition)

October 17, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 12

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

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

September 10, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 10

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

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, #560-#551

June 10, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 11

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

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #590-#581

May 23, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 10

Weak early efforts from great artists weigh down this section of the list.

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.