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CMA Flashback: Female Vocalist of the Year (2020 Edition)

September 9, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 18

Our CMA Flashback series continues with a look at Female Vocalist of the Year.

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2020 Edition)

September 8, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 14

Here are all of the nominees and winners for CMA Album of the Year, starting with a look at this year’s contenders and stretching back to the first ceremony in 1967.

CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2020 Edition)

September 7, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 8

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

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #460-#451

September 4, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 10

We’re begging of you, please, don’t take this list too seriously.

A Conversation with Kim Richey on the 25th Anniversary of Kim Richey

May 16, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

In our new Album Anniversary series, Country Universe talks to singer-songwriter Kim Richey on the 25th anniversary of her self-titled debut album.

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2019 Edition)

September 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 9

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

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #840-#831

September 9, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 7

It’s easy to get musical whiplash during this section of the list!

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #880-#871

August 15, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 11

Vince Gill sings with Dolly Parton and Patty Loveless, while Willie Nelson teams up with Julio Iglesias.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #1000-#991

May 30, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 11

We need to talk.

Country Gold Podcast: Trisha Yearwood Talks New Country Album, Vinyl, and Female Artists Protesting Radio Stations (“I’ll drive.”)

May 9, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

Trisha Yearwood talked with Country Gold’s Terri Clark about her upcoming country album, and shared her thoughts on women, songwriters, and vinyl records.