Trace Adkins – Country Universe

November 25, 2021 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.

May 31, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 2

Trace Adkins surveys the current landscape of country music and notices what’s missing.

April 19, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 17

Some of these are wonderful. Some’ll have to go.

January 17, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 8

Merle Haggard’s B-sides continue to outshine most of the A-sides on this list.

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.

August 20, 2020 Zackary Kephart 5

We revive an old Country Universe favorite by looking at the top songs on this date in 1997.

June 21, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 15

A great selection of artists, but not a great selection of singles.

December 1, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 7

A remarkably inessential run of hits, despite the presence of so many essential artists.

September 19, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

Misheard lyrics make a classic on this part of the list even more fun to listen to.

April 17, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 6

Trace Adkins has always been at his most interesting when he’s been at his most reflective.