Single Reviews: Miranda Lambert, “It All Comes Out in the Wash” and “Locomotive” July 24, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 2 Two new Miranda Lambert tracks cover some very familiar territory.
The Twenty Best Albums of 2018 January 1, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6 Three Country Universe writers collaborated for this list of the best albums of 2018.
The Twenty Best Singles of 2018 December 30, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7 Four Country Universe writers pick the twenty best singles of 2018.
Year-End Album Review: Pistol Annies, Interstate Gospel November 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1 The Pistol Annies may be a side project for three solo artists, but they’re still the best vocal group in country music today.
Women of Country Album Review Roundup, Part Two: Loretta Lynn, Kathy Mattea, Ashley Monroe, Kim Richey, and Carrie Underwood October 16, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 2 Our take on five more 2018 albums from the women of country.
100 Greatest Women, #19: Miranda Lambert September 3, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 10 Miranda Lambert is the most celebrated female country artist of the 21st century.
100 Greatest Women, #99: Ashley Monroe March 3, 2018 Jonathan Keefe 6 The quality of her work has established Ashley Monroe as one of contemporary country’s most vital artists.
A Country Music Conversation, Day 12: “I’m Tryin'” to “It’s Not You, It’s Me” December 8, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 7 Day 12 features tracks from Trace Adkins, Toby Keith, Martina McBride, Wynonna, and The Little Willies.
A Country Music Conversation, Day 3: “Best Days of Your Life” to “Blood Red and Goin’ Down” November 26, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 11 Day 3 features tracks from Kellie Pickler, Gary Allan, Ashley Monroe, Billie Jo Spears, and Tanya Tucker.
If We Ran The CMA Awards… August 28, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 23 It’s like fantasy football, but for country music bloggers.