Ashley McBryde – Country Universe

A Bridge Crosses Over: The Enduring Legacy of Pam Tillis

March 15, 2026 Kevin John Coyne 18

A look at the impact and significance of a nineties country legend.

Every Country Universe Single of the Year: 2004-2024

January 24, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 0

Every single that has topped our year-end list since 2004.

Twenty Greatest Singles of the CU Era: Ashley McBryde, “One Night Standards”

December 13, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 1

A Mickey Guyton throwback to the nineties country era when we were allowed to have nice things.

2024 CMA Awards: Picks & Predictions

November 20, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

In which we try to hazard a guess about voting trends.
In November 2024.

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2024 Edition)

November 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

Here are all of the nominees and winners for CMA Album of the Year, starting with a look at this year’s contenders and stretching back to the first ceremony in 1967.

CMA Flashback: Female Vocalist of the Year (2024 Edition)

November 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4

Our CMA Flashback series continues with a look at Female Vocalist of the Year.

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2024 Edition)

November 12, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year’s nominees.

2024 CMA Awards: Full List of Nominees

September 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4

Mainstream country music is steadily improving, and it’s reflected in the nominees for this year’s CMA Awards.

2024 ACM Nominations Announced

April 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 7

Here are the 2024 ACM Nominations.

Thirty Best Albums of 2023: The Rest of the Best

January 12, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 4

These ten albums make up the rest of the best.