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Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Paul Brandt, “I Do”

June 22, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5

A Canadian superstar scores his only stateside No. 1 hit.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Trisha Yearwood, “Believe Me Baby (I Lied)”

June 21, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 10

A stunningly creative chart-topper from Trisha Yearwood.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Tracy Lawrence, “Stars Over Texas”

June 20, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2

Tracy Lawrence again demonstrates the difference between a singer and a stylist.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Ty Herndon, “Living in a Moment”

June 19, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5

A decent ballad that never gets out of first gear.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Mindy McCready, “Guys Do it All the Time”

June 18, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6

A promising young artist earns her only No. 1 hit.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Bryan White, “So Much For Pretending”

June 17, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 1

Bryan White’s youthful energy is well paired with the material here.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Rick Trevino, “Learning as You Go”

June 16, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6

A talented and charismatic singer has his edges sanded down by the Music Row machine.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: James Bonamy, “I Don’t Think I Will”

June 15, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6

A young singer and future pastor earns his sole No. 1 hit.

Book Review: Marissa R. Moss, “Her Country”

June 14, 2022 Jonathan Keefe 4

This is the sprawling, complicated story of the women who have been purposefully marginalized by the country music industry over the last two decades.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Tim McGraw, “She Never Lets it Go to Her Heart”

June 14, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 8

A weak vocal performance derails a decent song.