Rosanne Cash – Country Universe

Hall Worthy: The Veteran Era

May 9, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 19

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

Album Review: Rodney Crowell, Close Ties

April 22, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 3

Close Ties is a dark and harrowing album, full of desperate sorrow and self-loathing regret.

2017 New Music Preview

January 16, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 21

2017 promises new releases from many Country Universe favorites, along with other new and veteran artists.

Sunday Selections: January 8, 2017

January 8, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 2

We’re slowly getting back into the swing of things!

A Country Music Conversation, Day 19: “Quittin’ Time” to “Seven Year Ache”

December 17, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 7

Day 19 features tracks from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Eric Church, Sara Evans, Lynn Anderson, and Rosanne Cash.

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.

CMA Flashback: Female Vocalist of the Year

October 30, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 8

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

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.

CMA Flashback: Single of the Year

October 22, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Here’s a look back at CMA Single of the Year, starting with this year’s nominees.

Sunday Selections: September 18, 2016

September 18, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 7

This week, we had to type the word, “songwriterly,” because some country stars are bad at talking and having opinions.