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A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #930-#921

July 8, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 2

Willie Nelson kicks off the next ten entries of this very long list.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #950-#941

June 22, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 2

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

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #960-#951

June 20, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 4

This entry includes the sole appearances of Connie Smith and Lee Roy Parnell on this list.

2019 ACM Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks

April 6, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 7

As per Country Universe tradition, here are our predictions and personal picks for the 2019 ACM Awards.

The Twenty Best Albums of 2018

January 1, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6

Three Country Universe writers collaborated for this list of the best albums of 2018.

The Twenty Best Singles of 2018

December 30, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

Four Country Universe writers pick the twenty best singles of 2018.

Year-End Album Review: Pistol Annies, Interstate Gospel

November 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

The Pistol Annies may be a side project for three solo artists, but they’re still the best vocal group in country music today.

2018 CMA Awards: Picks & Predictions

November 12, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

The 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards are nearly upon us. Here are Jonathan and Kevin’s personal favorites, along with their predictions to win.

CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 12

Our CMA Flashback series concludes with the biggest honor of them all: Entertainer of the Year.

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2018 Edition)

October 20, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 8

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