Patty Loveless – Country Universe

Hall Worthy: The Modern Era

May 12, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 17

These are the ten Modern Era artists who are most worthy of induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Single Review: Little Big Town, “Happy People”

April 8, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 7

Little Big Town have a great song in “Happy People,” full of wisdom and life advice that would probably save the world if everyone adhered to it.

Country Universe Favorites Dominate Nashville Scene’s Annual Critics’ Survey

January 27, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 6

Miranda Lambert, Brandy Clark, Margo Price, and Sturgill Simpson had the best albums of 2016, according to the annual Nashville Scene survey of country music critics.

The Best Singles of 1991, Part Two: #20-#1

January 10, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 4

Our Best Singles of 1991 list concludes with our twenty favorites from a great year of country music.

The Twenty Best Albums of 1991

January 3, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 4

Here’s a look back at what the writers of Country Universe believe are the twenty best albums of 1991.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 24: “Whole Lotta Love On the Line” to “You Don’t Seem to Miss Me”

December 22, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 8

Day 24 features tracks from Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw, Donna Fargo, Kenny Rogers (with Dolly Parton), and Patty Loveless (with George Jones).

A Country Music Conversation, Day 18: “Past the Point of Rescue” to “Probably Wouldn’t Be This Way”

December 15, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Day 18 features tracks from Hal Ketchum, Olivia Newton-John, Tim McGraw, The Civil Wars, and LeAnn Rimes.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 9: “Hurt” to “I Fall to Pieces”

December 4, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Day 9 features tracks from Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Linda Ronstadt, and Patsy Cline.

A Country Music Conversation: Introduction and Index

November 24, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 8

This post will serve not only as the introduction, but also as the ongoing index of the feature.

Sunday Selections: November 20, 2016

November 20, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 9

The Weight (of These Wings) Is A Gift.