Taylor Swift – Country Universe

Single Review: Taylor Swift, “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)”

February 20, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 1

As a preview of Swift’s re-record project, “Love Story” is tremendously encouraging.

The Best Albums of 2020, Part Two: #20-#1

January 1, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 2

The best albums of 2020 demonstrate the wide range of great music released into the Country Universe this year.

The Best Singles of 2020, Part Two: #20-#1

December 31, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 3

The twenty best singles of 2020, according to our writers.

The Best Albums of 2020, Part One: #40-#21

December 30, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 0

There are 40 albums on our Best of 2020 list. Here are the first twenty!

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #390-#381

November 28, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 12

This section is elevated by thoughtful inclusions from Vern Gosdin and Mel McDaniel.

CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year (2020 Edition)

October 17, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 12

Our CMA Flashback series concludes with the biggest honor of them all: Entertainer of the Year.

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2020 Edition)

October 16, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 9

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

Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 Edition)

September 24, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 6

Rolling Stone updates its all-time list, with many new additions from the worlds of country and Americana.

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.