Miranda Lambert – Country Universe

60th CMA Awards Nominees

September 10, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 13

The Country Music Association announced the full slate of nominees for its annual awards– their 60th– on Thursday morning, and there are several interesting threads. Choosin’ Ella As expected, Ella Langley racked up the most

Debut albums by Charley Pride, Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam, Patty Griffi

The Greatest Debut Albums in Country Music: Part Four

August 10, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 10

An exercise in separating the wheat from… Morgan Wallen.

2026 Academy of Country Music Awards: Picks & Predictions

May 11, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 10

Any reason to write more about Carter Faith.

Greatest Living American Songwriters… Country Edition

April 29, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 35

A country (universe) specific expansion to the NYT’s list of the Greatest Living American Songwriters.

A Bridge Crosses Over: The Enduring Legacy of Pam Tillis

March 15, 2026 Kevin John Coyne 18

A look at the impact and significance of a nineties country legend.

A Separate Peace

August 31, 2025 Jonathan Keefe 21

Considerations on separating the art from the artist in 2025.

Every Country Universe Album of the Year: 2004-2024

January 26, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 0

A look back at every album that has topped a year end list at Country Universe.

Every Country Universe Single of the Year: 2004-2024

January 24, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 0

Every single that has topped our year-end list since 2004.

Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Miranda Lambert, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

December 18, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2

Miranda Lambert knew exactly what she was doing on her breakthrough album.

Twenty Greatest Singles of the CU Era: Miranda Lambert, “Kerosene”

December 4, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 1

An early classic from Miranda Lambert.