Jonathan Keefe

Book Review: Marissa R. Moss, “Her Country”

June 14, 2022 Jonathan Keefe 4

This is the sprawling, complicated story of the women who have been purposefully marginalized by the country music industry over the last two decades.

Marquee at the Lyric Theater, which reads "Woodsongs: Black Opry Tonight"

CRT On The Radio: The Black Opry at WoodSongs

March 27, 2022 Jonathan Keefe 14

An “Old Time Radio Hour” proves an ideal showcase for the mission and talents of The Black Opry.

2021 Year-End Rodeo: The Preamble

January 4, 2022 Jonathan Keefe 1

On how we got here and where we hope to go.

If We Ran the CMA Awards… (2020 Edition)

August 9, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 11

Five of the CU crew attempt to find the diamonds in a very rough second ballot of CMA nominees.

Single Review: Mickey Guyton, “What are You Gonna Tell Her?”

April 1, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 5

An in-depth look at Mickey Guyton’s extraordinary new single.

Single Review: Caylee Hammack, “Small Town Hypocrite”

March 27, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 4

Though it is not her first single, “Small Town Hypocrite” announces Hammack as a major talent worth following.

Single Review: Jessi Alexander, “Mama Drank”

March 25, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 2

Jessi Alexander’s first single in ages is an absolute knockout.

Single Review: Brandy Clark, “Who You Thought I Was”

March 24, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 3

The lead single from her third record finds Brandy Clark at the absolute peak of her craft as a songwriter.

Album Review: Tami Neilson, Chickaboom!

February 8, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 1

The best album of 2020 comes early, courtesy of Tami Neilson.

2020 Grammy Predictions & Personal Picks

January 22, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 4

This year’s Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Here’s a look at who two of our writers expect to win, and who we’d pick if it was up to us. Check back on the big day – Sunday, January 26 – for a complete list of winners.