July 2026 – Country Universe

July 28, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 5

A quartet of four star efforts lead the way this week, courtesy of Lily Meola, Carin León, Brad Paisley, and Allison Russell.

July 21, 2026 Kevin John Coyne 10

With this record, we knew Keith Urban was the real deal.

July 21, 2026 Kevin John Coyne 6

Jeanne Pruett built a lengthy career around this signature hit.

July 19, 2026 Kevin John Coyne 11

Tanya Tucker dodges the sophomore slump with the first of two classic hits.

July 19, 2026 Kevin John Coyne 6

A perfectly competent radio hit.

July 13, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 8

A running list of every album to receive four stars or higher in 2026.

July 12, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 8

The greatest debut albums from the greatest decade for debut artists.

July 8, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 13

The best debut country albums of the 1980s.

July 6, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 1

The second half of 2026 kicks off with new releases from Keith Urban, Swamp Dogg, Angie K, Cole Goodwin, Cody Johnson, and American Aquarium.

July 4, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 2

The best debut albums from country music’s first golden era.