Hillary Lindsey – Country Universe

Every No. 1 Single of the 2000s: Martina McBride, “Blessed”

May 29, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 15

A heartfelt expression of gratitude.

Twenty Greatest Singles of the CU Era: Little Big Town, “Sober”

December 10, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 5

Little Big Town, take me to church!

2024 CMA Awards: Picks & Predictions

November 20, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

In which we try to hazard a guess about voting trends.
In November 2024.

2024 CMA Awards: Full List of Nominees

September 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4

Mainstream country music is steadily improving, and it’s reflected in the nominees for this year’s CMA Awards.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 11

June 4, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

Two of the best singles of the year are part of this roundup, courtesy of Jessye DeSilva and Rhiannon Giddens.

New Single Roundup: March 23, 2022

March 23, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2

The Country Universe staff reviews the latest efforts from Jimmie Allen, Jenny Mitchell (with Tami Neilson), Catie Offerman, Jon Pardi, SACHA, and Carrie Underwood.

The Best Singles of 2020, Part One: #40-#21

December 30, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 2

Our look back at 2020 begins with the twenty singles that make up the lower half of this year’s singles list.

2020 Academy of Country Music Awards: Complete List of Winners

September 17, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 0

A complete list of winners from the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Gary Allan

August 10, 2020 Zackary Kephart 10

They’re only the best Gary Allan songs I ever had.

Single Review: Kelsea Ballerini, “Hole in the Bottle”

June 3, 2020 Zackary Kephart 5

The first smart summer jam of 2020.