Trace Adkins – Country Universe

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.

Yesterday’s Songs: August 20, 1997

August 20, 2020 Zackary Kephart 5

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

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #540-#531

June 21, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 15

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

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #720-#711

December 1, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 7

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

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #810-#801

September 19, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

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

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.

Single Review: Trace Adkins, “Watered Down”

April 17, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 6

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

A Country Music Conversation, Day 12: “I’m Tryin'” to “It’s Not You, It’s Me”

December 8, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 7

Day 12 features tracks from Trace Adkins, Toby Keith, Martina McBride, Wynonna, and The Little Willies.

Sunday Selections: January 17, 2016

January 17, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 6

It’s a super-sized Sunday Selections for this week!

Single Review: Brad Paisley, “River Bank”

July 7, 2014 Ben Foster 13

“River Bank”
Brad Paisley

Written by Brad Paisley and Kelley Lovelace

Brad Paisley has become a fairly reliable competitor in country radio’s annual summer song rodeo. He offers a 2014 entry that is listenable and likable, if not as memorable as last year’s “Beat This Summer.”