Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Razzy Bailey, “I Keep Coming Back”/”True Life Country Music” December 31, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 10 Razzy Bailey tops the chart with the first of three consecutive double-sided hits.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: T.G. Sheppard, “I Feel Like Loving You Again” December 30, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 10 T.G. Sheppard takes a break from the salacious singles and delivers a straight ahead love song.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Eddie Rabbitt, “I Love a Rainy Night” December 29, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 10 Eddie Rabbit scores his biggest crossover hit with a frothy Rockabilly record.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dolly Parton, “9 to 5” December 29, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 8 Dolly Parton pens the best working person’s anthem of the last fifty years.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink” December 29, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2 Merle Haggard tops the chart with a stone cold classic.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “Beautiful You” December 27, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3 The Oak Ridge boys kick off the biggest year of their career.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Mickey Gilley, “That’s All That Matters” December 27, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 4 Mickey Gilley closes out 1980 with another solid cover.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Johnny Lee, “One in a Million” December 26, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 1 Johnny Lee earns his second No. 1 hit.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Why Lady Why” December 26, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3 A recycled rhyme scheme is enough to earn Alabama their second No. 1 hit.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Crystal Gayle, “If You Ever Change Your Mind” December 20, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5 Crystal Gayle launches her next album with one of her dreariest ballads.