Allison Moorer – Country Universe

Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Allison Moorer, Blood

December 23, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 2

Allison Moorer’s Blood allows grace and empathy to be extended to relationships complicated by both familial bonds and by violence.

The Best Albums of the Decade, Part Four: #25-#1

March 1, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 8

Our Best Albums of the Decade list concludes with the top 25 entries.

The Best Albums of the Decade, Part One: #100-#76

February 9, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 7

Our Best Albums of the Decade list kicks off with its first 25 entries.

The Ten Best Albums of 2019

January 1, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 14

If we were reminded of anything in 2019, it was that the participation of Brandi Carlile or Rhiannon Giddens in a project means it’s going to be great.

The Twenty Best Singles of 2019

December 31, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 3

As the decade draws to a close, the gulf between what’s best and what’s on the radio is wider than ever.

100 Greatest Women, #70: Gillian Welch

May 15, 2018 Jonathan Keefe 2

Gillian Welch has staked a claim as one of the staunchest defenders and most gifted performers of country and roots music.

100 Greatest Women, #75: Shelby Lynne

May 1, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 3

Shelby Lynne’s eclectic musical path has earned her critical acclaim throughout her career.

100 Greatest Women, #86: Allison Moorer

April 2, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 8

One of the definitive female artists of Americana music.

Sunday Selections: September 11, 2016

September 11, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 8

It’s Trio Collection release week, y’all!

The Best Albums of 2015, Part Two: #10-#1

December 28, 2015 Jonathan Keefe 6

The upper half of our albums list reflects the revitalization of country music in 2015, courtesy of mostly younger artists with fresh perspectives in their lyrics and arrangements. There is still a legend or two in the mix, but if this year has proven anything, it’s that the genre’s future is in good hands.