Country Universe Favorites Dominate Nashville Scene’s Annual Critics’ Survey
Miranda Lambert, Brandy Clark, Margo Price, and Sturgill Simpson had the best albums of 2016, according to the annual Nashville Scene survey of country music critics.
Kathy Mattea
The Best Singles of 1991, Part One: #40-#21
The first half of our Best Singles of 1991 list showcases the wide array of young talent that dominated the country music scene in the early nineties.
The Twenty Best Albums of 1991
Here’s a look back at what the writers of Country Universe believe are the twenty best albums of 1991.
The Twenty Best Albums of 2016
Here’s a look at what the writers of Country Universe believe are the twenty best albums of 2016.
A Country Music Conversation, Day 23: “Walking Away a Winner” to “Whiskey Lullaby”
Day 23 features tracks from Kathy Mattea, Alabama, Billy Dean, Trisha Yearwood, and Brad Paisley (with Alison Krauss).
CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year
Our CMA Flashback series concludes with the biggest honor of them all: Entertainer of the Year.
Sunday Selections: October 30, 2016
We love the guy, but Sturgill Simpson sure can be a grumpy sumbitch at times.
CMA Flashback: Female Vocalist of the Year
Our CMA Flashback series continues with a look at Female Vocalist of the Year.
CMA Flashback: New Artist of the Year (Horizon Award)
Originally called the Horizon Award when introduced in 1981, the New Artist of the Year award is given to the developing artist that voters feel have demonstrated the most growth in their career during the past year.
CMA Flashback: Single of the Year
Here’s a look back at CMA Single of the Year, starting with this year’s nominees.