The New Era of Country Perspective (’19-Present)
All genres of music reviewed.
2019
Top Ten Albums of the Year
- Carly Rae Jepsen – Dedicated
- Sturgill Simpson – SOUND & FURY
- Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Piñata
- Mike & The Moonpies – Cheap Silver and Solid Country Gold
- Kishi Bashi – Omoiyari
- Michaela Anne – Desert Dove
- Tyler Childers – Country Squire
- Dee White – Southern Gentleman
- Cody Jinks – The Wanting
- Benny the Butcher – The Plugs I Met
The First Era of Country Perspective (’14-’16)
Only country and Americana music was reviewed in this period.
2016
Album of the Year – Sturgill Simpson – A Sailor’s Guide to Earth
Song of the Year – Karen Jonas – “The Garden”
Male Artist of the Year – Eric Church
Female Artist of the Year – Lori McKenna
Duo/Group of the Year – Blackberry Smoke
Worst Album of the Year – Chris Lane – Girl Problems
Worst Song of the Year – Thomas Rhett – “Vacation”
2015
Album of the Year – Jason Isbell – Something More Than Free
Song of the Year – Wade Bowen & Randy Rogers – “Standards”
Male Artist of the Year – Chris Stapleton
Female Artist of the Year – Whitney Rose
Duo/Group of the Year – Wade Bowen & Randy Rogers
Worst Album of the Year – Old Dominion – Meat & Candy
Worst Song of the Year – Sam Hunt – “Break Up in a Small Town”
2014
Album of the Year – Sturgill Simpson – Metamodern Sounds in Country Music
Song of the Year – Tami Neilson – “Cry Over You”
Male Artist of the Year – Sturgill Simpson
Female Artist of the Year – LeeAnn Womack & Karen Jonas
Duo/Group of the Year – First Aid Kit
Worst Album of the Year – Florida Georgia Line – Anything Goes
Worst Song of the Year – Jerrod Niemann – “Donkey”
