Charley Crockett – Country Universe

25th Americana Music Awards Nominations

May 24, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 0

On the heels of last week’s Academy of Country Music Awards, we’re already onto the next awards cycle for the greater country universe. The Americana Music Association has announced the slate of nominees for their

Album Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 14

May 4, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 5

Kacey Musgraves returns with her strongest album to date.

Album Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 11

April 13, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 8

Ella Langley’s sophomore set is destined for the canon.

Album Review Roundup: Vol. 1, No. 31

August 18, 2025 Jonathan Keefe 3

Sixteen new releases are reviewed this week, with the best sets courtesy of Rachel Porter and Moe Reen.

Album Review Roundup: Vol. 1, No. 9

March 17, 2025 Jonathan Keefe 2

This week features several four star efforts.

Bluesky Bullet Points: July 28, 2024

July 28, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 5

Several four star efforts make for a solid week of new releases.

Bluesky Bullet Points: April 28, 2024

April 28, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Charley Crockett and the Lostines lead this week’s batch of new releases.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 6

February 28, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 9

The best singles this week come from the Wonder Women of Country and from the Wonder Woman of Pop and R&B.

The Sixty Best Singles of 2023: Optimist Prime and Love Done Gone

January 4, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 2

Our look at the best singles of 2023 continues with songs of hope and tales of heartbreak.

Best of 2022: The Preamble

January 4, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 4

It’s a burning, hurting thing, this world.