Patsy Cline – Country Universe

Sunday Selections: July 24, 2016

July 24, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 8

If you need us, we’ll be where our reputations don’t precede us.

Sunday Selections: April 10, 2016

April 10, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 3

The death of Merle Haggard, a legend among legends, casts a pall over this week.

Sunday Selections: March 13, 2016

March 13, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 1

tl;dr: This week is heavy on new singles and music videos for those who, y’know, don’t like to read.

Sunday Selections: March 6, 2016

March 6, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

R.I.P. Joey Martin Feek.

Lorrie Morgan on Life, Music and Letting Go

February 8, 2016 Ben Foster 5

It’s been over five years since Lorrie Morgan has released a new solo country album, but her fans’ wait comes to an end with the February 12 release of her new album Letting Go…Slow on Shanachie Entertainment. The twelve-track set features previously unheard material alongside covers of classic hits by Patsy Cline, Bobbie Gentry, Vern Gosdin, Larry Gatlin, Bob Dylan and Earl Thomas Conley. The award-winning recording artist recently took some time out of her busy schedule to discuss the new project with media via conference call.

The Best Singles of 2015, Part Two: #20-#1

December 20, 2015 Jonathan Keefe 15

Our singles list concludes with strong entries from new artists, established superstars, and alternative country stalwarts.

Sunday Selections: December 13, 2015

December 13, 2015 Jonathan Keefe 4

This week’s round-up is a bit light on Chris Stapleton news… if only because we already have a post about the Grammy nominations, where he […]

Single Review: Tami Neilson (feat. Marlon Williams), “Lonely”

September 11, 2015 Jonathan Keefe 6

New Zealand’s Tami Neilson made some inroads with US country audiences with 2014’s extraordinary Dynamite!, and “Lonely,” the first single from her upcoming follow-up, Don’t Be Afraid, is an exquisite throwback of a record that mines a real sense of heartbreak from its subtlety and restraint.

Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Rosanne Cash, Part One

September 7, 2015 Leeann Ward 11

The fact that Rosanne Cash is a member of country music’s most beloved family cannot be escaped, but the fact that her estimable career is based on her own incredible talent cannot be disputed.

Say What? – Vince Gill

June 6, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 2

In a long, fascinating interview with the Houston Press, Vince Gill was asked about the recent controversy involving female artists and country radio. Here’s what […]