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CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2022 Edition)

November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 9

The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year’s nominees.

Pam Tillis Ranked: #25 – #1

June 22, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 0

Our inaugural edition of Ranked concludes with the top 25 records to date from the legendary Pam Tillis.

A Conversation With Lizzie No

March 18, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 0

Country Universe talks to Lizzie No about her latest EP and her new video.

2021 Academy of Country Music Awards: Complete List of Nominees

February 26, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 2

The nominees for the 56th annual Academy of Country Music Awards have just been announced.

The Twenty Best Singles of 2018

December 30, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

Four Country Universe writers pick the twenty best singles of 2018.

2018 ACM Awards: List of Winners

April 16, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 14

A complete list of winners from the 2018 ACM Awards.

2018 ACM Awards Nominations

March 11, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

The nominees for the 2018 Academy of Country Music Awards have been announced.

2017 CMA Nominations

September 4, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 7

The nominations for the 51st Annual CMA Awards have been announced.

Single Review: Lauren Alaina, “Doin’ Fine”

May 28, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 13

You can be uptempo and inspirational without sounding like a dime store Katy Perry.

2017 ACM Awards: Predictions and Personal Picks

April 2, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 11

Brothers Osborne, Lori McKenna, Maren Morris, and Jon Pardi are already winners. Here are our predictions and picks for the rest of this year’s ACM ballot.