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Sunday Selections: February 12, 2017

February 12, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 4

On abbreviations.

2017 New Music Preview

January 16, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 21

2017 promises new releases from many Country Universe favorites, along with other new and veteran artists.

The Twenty Best Albums of 1991

January 3, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 4

Here’s a look back at what the writers of Country Universe believe are the twenty best albums of 1991.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 24: “Whole Lotta Love On the Line” to “You Don’t Seem to Miss Me”

December 22, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 8

Day 24 features tracks from Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw, Donna Fargo, Kenny Rogers (with Dolly Parton), and Patty Loveless (with George Jones).

Sunday Selections: November 20, 2016

November 20, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 9

The Weight (of These Wings) Is A Gift.

Last night, the Dixie Chicks kicked off the North American leg of their MMXVI tour, their fourth headlining tour across the United States. Sixteen years ago, they launched their first, in support of their second major label release, Fly.

Sunday Selections: March 13, 2016

March 13, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 1

tl;dr: This week is heavy on new singles and music videos for those who, y’know, don’t like to read.

Sunday Selections: December 6, 2015

December 6, 2015 Jonathan Keefe 3

The year of Chris Stapleton rolls on unabated. The reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year– which is still an amazing thing to type!– figures prominently in the country music news this week. But there

Album Review: Jerry Lawson, Just a Mortal Man

September 1, 2015 Sam Gazdziak 1

The title for Jerry Lawson’s debut album became almost frighteningly prophetic last year.

The Best Albums of 1993, Part 2: #10-#1

July 12, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 15

The combined efforts of nine women and three men form the upper echelon of our Best Albums list from 1993. This embarrassment of riches showcases just how much great music there was to choose from