Amanda Shires – Country Universe

Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Jason Isbell, Southeastern

December 20, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 6

Jason Isbell’s breakthrough album is essential listening.

The Sixty Best Singles of 2023: Cover Bosses, Friends in High and Low Places, and The Lord’s Work

January 2, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Our first batch of the best singles of 2023 features outstanding covers, compelling collaborations, and spiritually minded reflections.

The Best Singles of 2020, Part Two: #20-#1

December 31, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 3

The twenty best singles of 2020, according to our writers.

Single Review: Amanda Shires featuring Jason Isbell, “The Problem”

October 8, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 1

“The Problem” is a stunning intimate portrait of a woman making a difficult choice, and a man giving her the emotional support that she deserves.

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.

A Conversation With Tami Neilson

May 21, 2018 Jonathan Keefe 1

Talking SASSAFRASS!, #TomatoGate, Miss Sharon Jones, and more with the incomparable Tami Neilson.

Sunday Selections: October 9, 2016

October 9, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 2

When George Strait talks about pendulums, you’d be advised to listen.

Sunday Selections: September 25, 2016

September 25, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

Fly high, friend.

Sunday Selections: September 18, 2016

September 18, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 7

This week, we had to type the word, “songwriterly,” because some country stars are bad at talking and having opinions.

Sunday Selections: September 11, 2016

September 11, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 8

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