Kelsea Ballerini – Country Universe

2024 CMA Awards: Full List of Nominees

September 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2

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

2024 Academy of Country Music Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks

May 15, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

Here’s who we think will win and who we’re rooting for at this year’s ACM Awards.

2024 ACM Nominations Announced

April 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 7

Here are the 2024 ACM Nominations.

The Sixty Best Singles of 2023: (Occasionally) On the Radio, The Politics of Identity, and I Want Your Love

January 3, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

Our look back at the best singles of 2023 continues with the best of mainstream country radio fare, intersectional songs about identity, and some very special love songs.

2023 CMA Awards: Full List of Nominees & Commentary

September 7, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 2

Here are the nominees for this year’s CMA Awards.

2023 CMA Awards: Country Universe Dream Ballot

September 4, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 10

The Country Universe team picks the best potential nominees for the 2023 CMA Awards.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 8

April 17, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 6

All three records this week get high marks across the board.

2023 ACM Nominations Announced

April 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0

Country Universe favorites Kane Brown, Ashley McBryde, and The War and Treaty are among this year’s ACM nominees.

Best of 2022: The Preamble

January 4, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 4

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

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.