Morgan Wallen – Country Universe

60th CMA Awards Nominees

September 10, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 0

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

2026 Academy of Country Music Awards: Picks & Predictions

May 11, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 10

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.

The Best of 2025: Preamble

January 3, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 6

On who shan’t be persuaded.

2025 CMA Awards: Winners & Quick Recap

November 20, 2025 Jonathan Keefe 24

Some (red clay?) stray thoughts on the 2025 CMAs.

2024 CMA Awards: Full List of Winners

November 21, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

Here are the winners this year’s CMA Awards.

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: 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.

2024 Academy of Country Music Awards: Predictions & Personal Picks

May 15, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0

Here’s who we think will win and who we’re rooting for at this year’s ACM Awards.