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The Twenty Best Albums of 2016

December 31, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 12

Here’s a look at what the writers of Country Universe believe are the twenty best albums of 2016.

Album Review: Loretta Lynn, White Christmas Blue

November 28, 2016 Leeann Ward 0

Loretta Lynn’s first Christmas album in 50 years shows that she has not strayed much from her honky tonk roots!

A Country Music Conversation, Day 1: “Aces” to “Already Gone”

November 24, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Day 1 features tracks from the following five artists: Suzy Bogguss, Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty, Todd Snider, Dwight Yoakam, and Sugarland.

Single Review: Margo Price, “Four Years of Chances”

October 24, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 4

What makes the song a should-be classic is Price’s performance, which is a masterful bit of interpretive singing.

Sunday Selections: October 16, 2016

October 16, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 1

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

Sunday Selections: October 9, 2016

October 9, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 2

When George Strait talks about pendulums, you’d be advised to listen.

Sunday Selections: September 18, 2016

September 18, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 7

This week, we had to type the word, “songwriterly,” because some country stars are bad at talking and having opinions.

If We Ran The CMA Awards…

August 28, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 23

It’s like fantasy football, but for country music bloggers.

Sunday Selections: July 24, 2016

July 24, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 8

If you need us, we’ll be where our reputations don’t precede us.

A Collection of Merle Haggard Favorites

April 9, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 6

Merle Haggard passing away isn’t only a huge loss because of his legacy. It’s a huge loss because he was still a vital artist making new, good music that added to that legacy.