2015 CMA Nominations
Throughout 2015, there have been rumblings of a backlash against the prevailing trends at country radio, and that backlash is certainly reflected in the year’s crop of CMA nominees.
The Band Perry
Single Review: The Band Perry, “Live Forever”
The review contrasting “Live Forever” with “If I Die Young” writes itself. Vulnerable sincerity versus bombastic arrogance. Mortality versus immortality. Acoustic country versus amped up rock. By every measurable standard, “Live Forever” is the polar opposite of “If I Die Young.”
Daily Top Five: Promise Unfulfilled
Inspired by today’s Randy Houser single review, what are your top five early singles that made you think an artist was going to be way […]
2015 ACM Awards: Country Universe Viewer’s Guide
The fiftieth annual Academy of Country Music Awards air tonight, and Country Universe has you covered! Here’s a rundown of all of the major categories, […]
Single Review: The Band Perry, “Gentle On My Mind”
“Gentle On My Mind The Band Perry Written by John Hartford The Band Perry’s Grammy-winning cover of Glen Campbell’s classic “Gentle On My Mind” (the […]
2015 Grammy Awards: Open Thread
Telecast Winners: Best Country Album: Miranda Lambert, Platinum Album of the Year: Beck, Morning Phase Best New Artist: Sam Smith Record of the Year: Sam […]
2015 Grammy Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks
This year’s Grammy Awards air on Sunday, February 8, and country music will be represented with performances Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and the tantalizing pairing […]
2015 ACM Awards: Nominations & Analysis
The third most prestigious country music industry award nominations – but the most important ones handed out in the spring – have been announced. Here’s […]
The Best Singles of 2014, Part 2: #20-#1
The countdown concludes with our top twenty singles of 2014. Check out the first twenty entries here, and look for our countdown of the year’s […]
2015 Grammy Nominations
Updated: Best Country Duo/Group Performance The Band Perry, “Gentle on My Mind” Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood, “Somethin’ Bad” Little Big Town, “Day Drinking” Tim […]