Kelly Clarkson – Country Universe

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

November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 23

Our CMA Flashback series continues with a look at Female Vocalist of the Year.

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.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #200-#191

May 13, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 11

We’re entering the home stretch of the list as we look at the bottom ten entries of the top 200.

Single Review: Jake Hoot and Kelly Clarkson, “I Would Have Loved You”

February 2, 2021 Michelle Ivey 0

The Voice winner teams up with his mentor on an engaging new duet.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #760-#751

October 29, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 7

Early hits from Alabama, Eric Church, and the Dixie Chicks are among this batch of entries.

Country Gold Podcast: Trisha Yearwood Talks New Country Album, Vinyl, and Female Artists Protesting Radio Stations (“I’ll drive.”)

May 9, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

Trisha Yearwood talked with Country Gold’s Terri Clark about her upcoming country album, and shared her thoughts on women, songwriters, and vinyl records.

100 Greatest Women, #4: Reba McEntire

October 2, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 13

Reba McEntire has enjoyed the longest run as a hitmaker of any female artist in country music history.

100 Greatest Women, #20: Carrie Underwood

September 3, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 12

Carrie Underwood is one of the most commercially successful female artists of the 21st century.

NPR “Turning the Tables” List – A Conversation, Part Seven: Pop Goes the Country Universe (MIA & WTF)

August 27, 2017 Jonathan Keefe 3

We wrap up our NPR feature with a look at the baffling inclusions and exclusions from beyond the Country Universe.

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.