Lee Brice – Country Universe

April 9, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 11

Solid moments from Rascal Flatts and Barbara Mandrell during this section, as well as bona fide classics from Reba McEntire and Marty Robbins.

February 27, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 2

The show airs live on Sunday, April 5, with reigning Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban as the show’s new host.

December 10, 2019 Jonathan Keefe 7

Two of the very best songs from the eighties New Traditionalist movement make disappointingly low appearances.

September 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 9

The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year’s nominees.

September 9, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 7

It’s easy to get musical whiplash during this section of the list!

September 1, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 8

Here’s a look back at the previous winners for CMA Single of the Year, along with a look at this year’s nominees.

August 7, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 11

Some odd choices for otherwise worthy artists here, as well as two of the best duets of all time.

June 22, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 2

These ten entries are dominated by big hits from the 1980s.

July 10, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 1

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

May 1, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 12

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