Iris Dement – Country Universe

April 29, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 35

A country (universe) specific expansion to the NYT’s list of the Greatest Living American Songwriters.

January 13, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Here are the next ten best albums of 2023.

January 2, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Our first batch of the best singles of 2023 features outstanding covers, compelling collaborations, and spiritually minded reflections.

January 23, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1

Iris DeMent is the standout among a bumper crop of new singles.

March 1, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 8

Our Best Albums of the Decade list concludes with the top 25 entries.

August 16, 2019 Jonathan Keefe 7

As she prepares the release of her first country album in twelve years, Country Universe looks back on the distinguished career of Trisha Yearwood.

August 2, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 5

A discussion of entries by Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Shelby Lynne, Iris DeMent, and Patty Griffin.

December 14, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Day 17 features tracks from Dolly Parton, Iris DeMent, Radney Foster, Kim Richey, and Lari White.

October 30, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

We love the guy, but Sturgill Simpson sure can be a grumpy sumbitch at times.

September 25, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

Fly high, friend.