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Sunday Selections: January 8, 2017

January 8, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 2

We’re slowly getting back into the swing of things!

Year-End Rodeo 2016: Individual Ballots

January 3, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 6

Lists of lists!

The Twenty Best Albums of 1991

January 3, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 4

Here’s a look back at what the writers of Country Universe believe are the twenty best albums of 1991.

The Twenty Best Albums of 2016

December 31, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 12

Here’s a look at what the writers of Country Universe believe are the twenty best albums of 2016.

The Twenty Best Singles of 2016

December 31, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 9

Our Best of 2016 retrospective begins with a look at the year’s best singles.

Single Review: The Band Perry, “Comeback Kid”

December 30, 2016 Ben Foster 7

It may be tempting to read a bit too far into the title of The Band Perry’s latest single “Comeback Kid” after the poor chart performance of “Live Forever” followed by their departure from Republic Nashville and near disappearance from the awards show circuit.

A Conversation with Rhonda Vincent

December 29, 2016 Ben Foster 7

Ben Foster chats with the bluegrass legend about her recent live release Rhonda Vincent and The Rage: All the Rage, Volume 1.

Year-End Flashback

December 27, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 0

As we get ready to roll out our lists of the Best of 2016 and the Best of 1991, take a look back at all of Country Universe’s Year-End Lists!

Carrie Underwood Sings George Michael’s “Praying For Time”

December 26, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Here’s Carrie Underwood singing the classic George Michael hit, “Praying For Time.” Rest in Peace, George.

A Country Christmas Conversation

December 25, 2016 Leeann Ward 10

Today, we start a conversation about our favorite country Christmas songs. Please share yours in the comments!