Brad Paisley – Country Universe

Hall Worthy: 2024

March 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3

We’re gonna need a bigger Hall.

BlueSky Bullet Points: October 6, 2023

October 6, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 6

Eight new albums are reviewed in this batch, with the best efforts courtesy of Roberta Lea, Willie Nelson, and Wilco.

2023 CMA Awards: Country Universe Dream Ballot

September 4, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 10

The Country Universe team picks the best potential nominees for the 2023 CMA Awards.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 3

March 9, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0

Our weekly roundup features the latest singles from Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Brad Paisley featuring President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Julie Williams.

CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year (2022 Edition)

November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 15

Our CMA Flashback series concludes with the biggest honor of them all: Entertainer of the Year.

CMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year (2022 Edition)

November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 10

The historical list of Male Vocalist nominees and winners is updated for 2022.

CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2022 Edition)

November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 8

Here’s a look back at the previous winners for CMA Single of the Year, along with a look at this year’s nominees.

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2022 Edition)

November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 9

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

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Brad Paisley, “He Didn’t Have to Be”

October 14, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 9

A 21st century superstar earns his first No. 1 hit.

2022 CMA Awards: Country Universe Dream Ballot

August 12, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6

Chris Stapleton, Kane Brown, Ashley McBryde, and Carly Pearce lead the Country Universe dream ballot for this year’s CMA Awards.