Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Dixieland Delight” May 17, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0 Alabama previews their 1983 studio album with their ninth No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Bellamy Brothers, “When I’m Away From You” May 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 The Bellamy Brothers find a country hit on a Kim Carnes pop album.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Skaggs, “I Wouldn’t Change You if I Could” May 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Ricky Skaggs revives a vintage country song with solid results.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: John Anderson, “Swingin'” May 15, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 John Anderson scores his biggest hit of the eighties.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Charley Pride, “Why Baby Why” May 15, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Charley Pride outdoes a George Jones original on the charts.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Conway Twitty, “The Rose” May 11, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 6 A Bette Midler standard becomes a big country hit.
2023 Academy of Country Music Awards: Predictions and Personal Picks May 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4 Surprising no one, we’re rooting hard for Kane Brown, Ashley McBryde, and the War and Treaty.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “If Hollywood Don’t Need You (Honey I Still Do)” May 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Another No. 1 hit written by 2023 Hall of Famer Bob McDill.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 10 May 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Another week with three excellent records, courtesy of Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Rufus Wainwright featuring Brandi Carlile, and Brandy Clark.