Allison Russell – Country Universe

Album Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 24

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.

The Best Albums of 2026

July 13, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 8

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

Greatest Living American Songwriters… Country Edition

April 29, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 35

A country (universe) specific expansion to the NYT’s list of the Greatest Living American Songwriters.

Single Review Roundup: April 18, 2025

April 19, 2025 Jonathan Keefe 0

An Opry grand dame and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer are among today’s collaborative artists.

Every Country Universe Album of the Year: 2004-2024

January 26, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 0

A look back at every album that has topped a year end list at Country Universe.

Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Allison Russell, Outside Child

December 24, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 1

Russell’s keen intellect and curiosity shine through on Outside Child.

2024 Grammy Winners

February 5, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 27

Here’s a list of this year’s winners in the general, country, and country-adjacent categories.

2024 Grammy Awards: Predictions and Personal Picks

February 2, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 7

Here’s who will win, and who should win, at this year’s Grammy Awards.

[9/25 UPDATE] Bluesky Bullet Points: September 2023

September 25, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 5

Today’s update adds albums from Margo Cilker, Charles Wesley Godwin, Brent Cobb, Emily Ann Roberts, Devandra Banhart, Lydia Loveless, Karen & the Sorrows, and Dalton Dover.

2023 Grammy Awards: Predictions and Personal Picks

January 30, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 8

Here’s who will win and should win at this year’s ceremony.