Lee Brice

CMA Flashback: New Artist of the Year (Horizon Award)

October 30, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 6

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

October 22, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Here’s a look back at CMA Single of the Year, starting with this year’s nominees.

Sunday Selections: July 10, 2016

July 10, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 2

With so much to get caught up on, there’s no time for a snarky one-liner.

Sunday Selections: May 1, 2016

May 1, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 15

Merle Haggard passed away on April 6th, and it has taken just about 20 days for people to try to politicize his death.

Sunday Selections: January 31, 2016

January 31, 2016 Ben Foster 7

The final week of January was a big one for Aubrie Sellers, who gave her first television performance, released her first album, and appears poised for an outstanding 2016. Elsewhere a fairly light news week which includes a short but solid list of new releases as well as troubles for Jamey Johnson, Tyler Farr and Katie Armiger.

CMA Awards 2015 – Staff Picks & Predictions

November 1, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 14

The 49th Annual Country Music Association Awards will be handed out on Wednesday, November 4. Once again, the ceremony is hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

Here are the personal picks and predictions from the Country Universe staff.

CMA Flashback: New Artist of the Year (Horizon Award)

CMA Flashback: Single of the Year

Sunday Selections: July 10, 2016

Sunday Selections: May 1, 2016

Sunday Selections: January 31, 2016

CMA Awards 2015 – Staff Picks & Predictions

Single Review: Lee Brice, “That Don’t Sound Like You”

2015 ACM Awards: Winners

2015 ACM Awards: Country Universe Viewer’s Guide

Single Review: Lee Brice, “Drinking Class”