Nickel Creek – Country Universe

A Country Music Conversation, Day 8: “For the Good Times” to “He Stopped Loving Her Today”

December 1, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 7

Day 8 features tracks from Ray Price, Laura Bell Bundy, Jeannie C. Riley, Nickel Creek, and George Jones.

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.

Album Review Roundup: Eric Brace & Peter Cooper, Sierra Hull, Josh Kelley

August 30, 2016 Sam Gazdziak 0

It’s hard to believe, but we’re nearing the end of 2016. School is back in session, a wave of pumpkin spice lattes is about to sweep the land, and websites are going to start prepping their “Best of 2016” lists.

Sunday Selections: April 17, 2016

April 17, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 4

After what seems like months of ever-louder hype, Sturgill Simpson’s latest album finally arrived.

Sunday Selections: March 20, 2016

March 20, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 3

There are precious few artists more capable of bringing real depth to a straightforward pop song than Trisha Yearwood. Her performances of songs by the […]

Sunday Selections: January 24, 2016

January 24, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 10

The biggest story of the past week is the death of Glenn Frey, whose work with the Eagles has, for better or worse, influenced multiple generations of country artists.

Daily Top Five: Recommend a Track

May 4, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 25

Today, we combine a classic feature with our latest one. What are your Top Five Track Recommendations? They don’t have to be that recent, but […]

Daily Top Five: Strengthen Country Radio

April 22, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 21

Actively writing single reviews again has me also looking at the radio charts again. What a bleak landscape of interchangeable singers and songs! I can’t […]

2015 Grammy Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks

February 6, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 17

This year’s Grammy Awards air on Sunday, February 8, and country music will be represented with performances Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and the tantalizing pairing […]

The Best Albums of 2014

December 31, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 10

2014 was a banner year for country music albums. In addition to the predictably solid entries from the Americana, folk, and bluegrass scenes, some excellent […]