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Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Eddie Rabbitt, “You Can’t Run From Love”

May 31, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

Eddie Rabbitt strips down his Urban Cowboy sound.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Crystal Gayle, “Our Love is On the Faultline”

May 30, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5

Crystal Gayle continues to shine with top drawer material.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Waylon Jennings, “Lucille (You Won’t Do Your Daddy’s Will)”

May 30, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4

Waylon Jennings wraps up his peak era with a somber Little Richard cover.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “You Take Me For Granted”

May 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

A stunning portrait of a collapsing marriage.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: B.J. Thomas, “Whatever Happened to Old Fashioned Love”

May 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

A new label revitalizes the career of B.J. Thomas.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: John Conlee, “Common Man”

May 27, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5

John Conlee finally returns to No. 1.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Reba McEntire, “You’re the First Time I’ve Thought About Leaving”

May 23, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3

Reba McEntire earns her second and final No. 1 single for Mercury Records.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Shelly West, “José Cuervo”

May 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1

Shelly West scores her only solo No. 1 hit with a product placement for the ages.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “American Made”

May 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3

Another legendary songwriter earns their first No. 1 hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton, “We’ve Got Tonight”

May 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 6

The first of two massive crossover duets for Kenny Rogers in 1983.

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