Month: November 2022
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Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Charley Pride, “You Win Again”
Charley Pride tops the charts again with another Hank Williams classic.
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Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Cristy Lane, “One Day at a Time”
A gospel standard becomes a No. 1 country hit.
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Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Jones, “He Stopped Loving Her Today”
George Jones scores a comeback hit for the ages.
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Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “Trying to Love Two Women”
Won’t someone please think of the cheaters?
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Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ronnie Milsap, “My Heart”/”Silent Night (After the Fight)”
Ronnie Milsap scores the first double-sided No. 1 hit of the eighties.
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Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dolly Parton, “Starting Over Again”
A disco superstar writes a stunning ballad for a country superstar.
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Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes, “Don’t Fall in Love With a Dreamer”
A concept album produces Kenny Rogers’ first chart topping hit of the eighties.
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Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “Good Ole Boys Like Me”
Don Williams tops the chart with a deeply moving piece of self-reflection.
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Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “The Way I Am”
Merle Haggard demonstrates how to keep up with the times without being overwhelmed by them.
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Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Debby Boone, “Are You On the Road to Lovin’ Me Again”
Debby Boone lights up the country singles chart.