100 Greatest Women, #73: k.d. lang May 6, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1 One of the most unconventional female country stars in history, right down to the all-lowercase name.
100 Greatest Women, #98: Gretchen Wilson March 6, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 9 Gretchen Wilson became a major star with her debut album, on the strength of her signature hit, “Redneck Woman.”
NPR “Turning the Tables” List: A Conversation, Part One: The NPR Top 50 July 28, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 9 A discussion of entries from Dolly Parton, Lucinda Williams, Loretta Lynn, Gillian Welch, and Emmylou Harris.
Single Review: Keith Urban featuring Carrie Underwood, “The Fighter” February 14, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 15 The chorus of this record is fantastic.
2017 Grammy Awards: Staff Picks & Predictions February 11, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 2 In preparation for tomorrow’s award ceremonies, here are the staff picks and predictions for the 2017 Grammy Awards.
Single Review: Candi Carpenter, “Burn the Bed” January 30, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 2 Carpenter sounds like a woman who is ready to strike a match.
Sunday Selections: January 29, 2017 January 29, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 3 Could it be we’re finally hearing what we’ve been hoping for?
The Twenty Best Albums of 2016 December 31, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 12 Here’s a look at what the writers of Country Universe believe are the twenty best albums of 2016.
Album Review: Loretta Lynn, White Christmas Blue November 28, 2016 Leeann Ward 0 Loretta Lynn’s first Christmas album in 50 years shows that she has not strayed much from her honky tonk roots!