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2026 Academy of Country Music Awards: Picks & Predictions

May 11, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 9

Any reason to write more about Carter Faith.

Worth Reading: Craig Jenkins, “Country Music’s Middle Road” (Vulture, April 2026)

April 9, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 24

A couple of thoughts here after reflecting on this essential piece from the invaluable Craig Jenkins.

Album Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 8

March 23, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 4

Aubrie Sellers leads a solid set of new releases.

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.

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2024 Edition)

November 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

Here are all of the nominees and winners for CMA Album of the Year, starting with a look at this year’s contenders and stretching back to the first ceremony in 1967.

CMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year (2024 Edition)

November 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2

The historical list of Male Vocalist nominees and winners is updated for 2024.

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2024 Edition)

November 12, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

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

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.

Bluesky Bullet Points: June 23, 2024

June 23, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 2

This week features ten new releases, including Willie Nelson’s latest addition to an extraordinary run of albums.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 19

May 29, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0

This week is highlighted by two stunning covers of American standards, courtesy of Amythyst Kiah and Kane Brown.