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100 Greatest Women, #95: Sara Watkins

March 11, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 4

The lone female member of bluegrass trio Nickel Creek has become a formidable solo artist in recent years.

Sunday Selections: January 29, 2017

January 29, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 3

Could it be we’re finally hearing what we’ve been hoping for?

2017 New Music Preview

January 16, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 21

2017 promises new releases from many Country Universe favorites, along with other new and veteran artists.

Sunday Selections: November 13, 2016

November 13, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

RIP Leon Russell.

Sunday Selections: October 30, 2016

October 30, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

We love the guy, but Sturgill Simpson sure can be a grumpy sumbitch at times.

Sunday Selections: October 16, 2016

October 16, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 1

We’re only 23 days away from the election, y’all.

Sunday Selections: June 5th, 2016

June 5, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 21

Break out the eye-drops, gang, this one’s a longread!

2016 Grammy Awards: Staff Picks & Predictions

February 14, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 19

The good folks at NARAS know how to keep things interesting, producing yet another diverse crop of nominees in the general, country, and country-adjacent fields.

Here are the personal picks from some of our contributing staff, along with who we predict will take home the gold tomorrow.

Sunday Selections: February 7, 2016

February 7, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 5

We just kind of can’t with this year’s ACM nominees.

The Best Albums of 2015, Part Two: #10-#1

December 28, 2015 Jonathan Keefe 6

The upper half of our albums list reflects the revitalization of country music in 2015, courtesy of mostly younger artists with fresh perspectives in their lyrics and arrangements. There is still a legend or two in the mix, but if this year has proven anything, it’s that the genre’s future is in good hands.