Favorite Songs by Favorite Songwriters: Gretchen Peters November 5, 2020 Zackary Kephart 2 These 25 sad songs make me happy.
A Trisha Yearwood Retrospective, Part Three: 1995-1996 October 27, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5 This part of our Trisha Yearwood retrospective delves further into her “best kept secret” years.
Single Review: Jessi Alexander, “Mama Drank” March 25, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 2 Jessi Alexander’s first single in ages is an absolute knockout.
A Trisha Yearwood Retrospective, Part Two: 1993-1994 March 17, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5 The two years covered by this entry featured some stopgap singles, a Christmas set, and a third album anchored by a poignantly beautiful classic.
A Trisha Yearwood Retrospective, Part One: 1991-1992 August 16, 2019 Jonathan Keefe 7 As she prepares the release of her first country album in twelve years, Country Universe looks back on the distinguished career of Trisha Yearwood.
100 Greatest Women, #8: Trisha Yearwood September 24, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 15 Trisha Yearwood was the genre’s most consistently excellent recording artist during the boom years of the nineties and the decade that followed.
100 Greatest Women, #12: Patty Loveless September 15, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5 The last of the great mountain singers, Patty Loveless fused country, rock, and bluegrass into her own unique sound.
100 Greatest Women, #25: Linda Ronstadt August 22, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 11 Her broad appeal and unique perspective helped make Linda Ronstadt one of the most influential female artists in country music history.
100 Greatest Women, #54: Matraca Berg June 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 6 Matraca Berg is one of the most prominent and successful female country songwriters in country music history.
100 Greatest Women, #67: Suzy Bogguss May 24, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 10 Her pure as crystal voice has proved adept at country, folk, jazz, and swing throughout her long career.