Gretchen Peters – Country Universe

Single Review: Gretchen Peters, “The Cruel Mother”

October 18, 2020 Zackary Kephart 0

Longtime fans will already be familiar with Gretchen Peters’ take on “The Cruel Mother,” which remains a quiet highlight in an already impressive discography.

A CU Sweet 16 Celebration: Zackary’s Philosophy

October 3, 2020 Zackary Kephart 1

Zack’s take on Country Universe’s Sweet 16 celebration.

Album Review Roundup: Arlo McKinley, Eric Paslay, and Gretchen Peters

August 20, 2020 Zackary Kephart 1

Arlo McKinley lives up to expectations, Eric Paslay suffers from a sophomore slump, and Gretchen Peters honors Mickey Newbury.

Discussion: Twenty Albums That Shaped Your Musical Tastes

July 11, 2020 Zackary Kephart 20

If your life is a record, it’s got to have a soundtrack.

The Best Albums of the Decade, Part Two: #75-#51

February 16, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

Our Best Albums of the Decade list continues with another 25 entries.

100 Greatest Women, #8: Trisha Yearwood

September 24, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 15

Trisha Yearwood was the genre’s most consistently excellent recording artist during the boom years of the nineties and the decade that followed.

100 Greatest Women, #29: Martina McBride

August 7, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 9

For several years, Martina McBride was one of the only major female voices to be found on country radio.

100 Greatest Women, #54: Matraca Berg

June 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 6

Matraca Berg is one of the most prominent and successful female country songwriters in country music history.

100 Greatest Women, #67: Suzy Bogguss

May 24, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 10

Her pure as crystal voice has proved adept at country, folk, jazz, and swing throughout her long career.

100 Greatest Women, #90: Gretchen Peters

March 22, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

The “Independence Day” songwriter has become a successful international recording artist over the past decade.