Midland – Country Universe

The Best Albums of 2026

July 13, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 5

A running list of every album to receive four stars or higher in 2026.

Album Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 21

June 22, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 1

New releases from Willow Avalon, Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band, Austin Snell, Girl Named Tom, Redferrin, Haylie Davis, Jobi Riccio, Vandoliers, Andrew Sa, Caleb Caudle, Lori Rayne, and Midland.

CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2024 Edition)

November 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

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

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2024 Edition)

November 12, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

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

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 38

October 10, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 2

Four strong efforts this week, as 2024 will not be stopped.

Bluesky Bullet Points: September 22, 2024

September 22, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 7

A five star effort from Moira Smiley leads this week’s batch of new releases.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 26

July 17, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Beck and Andrea Bocelli join the country universe this week.

2023 CMA Awards: Predictions and Personal Picks

November 4, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 3

Here are our predictions and personal picks for the 2023 CMA Awards.

2023 CMA Awards: Full List of Nominees & Commentary

September 7, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 2

Here are the nominees for this year’s CMA Awards.

2023 CMA Awards: Country Universe Dream Ballot

September 4, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 10

The Country Universe team picks the best potential nominees for the 2023 CMA Awards.