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Artist Spotlight: Josh Ward

December 4, 2018 Sam Gazdziak 0

Earlier this year, Josh Ward earned his tenth #1 song on the Texas Country charts.

Year-End Album Review: Kasey Chambers & The Fireside Disciples, Campfire

November 28, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

American listeners, if you’re still sleeping on Kasey Chambers, wake up.

Year-End Album Review: Pistol Annies, Interstate Gospel

November 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

The Pistol Annies may be a side project for three solo artists, but they’re still the best vocal group in country music today.

2018 CMA Awards: Full List of Winners

November 15, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

A big night for Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, and Carrie Underwood.

2018 CMA Awards: Picks & Predictions

November 12, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

The 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards are nearly upon us. Here are Jonathan and Kevin’s personal favorites, along with their predictions to win.

Music Video Premiere: Hadley McCall Thackson, “Ghost”

October 26, 2018 Sam Gazdziak 1

The Americana artist’s new video gets its premiere right here on Country Universe.

Women of Country Album Review Roundup, Part Two: Loretta Lynn, Kathy Mattea, Ashley Monroe, Kim Richey, and Carrie Underwood

October 16, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 2

Our take on five more 2018 albums from the women of country.

100 Greatest Women, #1: Dolly Parton

October 11, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 22

Ten years later, Dolly Parton is still the greatest.

100 Greatest Women, #2: Loretta Lynn

October 11, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 3

Loretta Lynn’s legacy as a singer and songwriter continues to grow, more than fifty years since her first record was written and recorded.

Women of Country Album Review Roundup, Part One: Brandi Carlile, Ashley McBryde, Kylie Minogue, Kacey Musgraves, and Lindi Ortega

October 10, 2018 Jonathan Keefe 2

As we near the end of our 100 Greatest Women feature, we take a look at what the women are up to in 2018.