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Single Review Roundup: Danielle Bradbery, Travis Denning, Lindsay Ell, Randall King, and Blake Shelton ft. Gwen Stefani

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This review roundup features a few singles recently sent to country radio.

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Yet another example of the Nashville majors signing a talented artist and proceeding to waste that talent in the studio.

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November 1, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 14

The 49th Annual Country Music Association Awards will be handed out on Wednesday, November 4. Once again, the ceremony is hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

Here are the personal picks and predictions from the Country Universe staff.

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“Like a Cowboy” Randy Houser Written by Randy Houser and Brice Long It’s hard not to be impressed by Randy Houser’s resilience.    His ability to build an audience with a reasonably country sound, all while

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