George Strait – Page 3 – Country Universe

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Garth Brooks, “Not Counting You”

June 7, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 7

The biggest country star in history kicks off the decade that he will own, with a self-written hit.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #250-#241

April 1, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 10

So many classics in this section that the non-classics seem more out of place than usual.

Classic Country Singles: Reba McEntire, “Somebody Should Leave”

March 4, 2021 Ben Foster 6

The beginning of a storied chapter both in McEntire’s career and in country music history.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #330-#321

February 15, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 9

Every storm runs out of rain, just like we’re runnin’ outta patience for this list.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #340-#331

January 25, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 11

As we inch closer to the top, the ratio of legends to newer artists is slightly more narrow. Six Hall of Fame inductees rub elbows here with established superstars, with only one relatively new act in the mix.

Favorite Albums: Christmas

December 25, 2020 Leeann Ward 31

Leeann counts down her favorite Christmas albums.

Favorite Songs by Favorite Songwriters: Gretchen Peters

November 5, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2

These 25 sad songs make me happy.

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: Horizon Award and New Artist (2020 Edition)

October 16, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 9

The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year’s nominees.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #450-#441

September 11, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 11

The best entries in this run come from the slick countrypolitan era. The backside of the seventies, if you will.