July 2023 – Country Universe

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[ December 21, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Kasey Chambers, Dragonfly CU20
[ December 21, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Sturgill Simpson, Metamodern Sounds in Country Music CU20
[ December 20, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Brandy Clark, 12 Stories CU20
[ December 20, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Jason Isbell, Southeastern CU20
[ December 19, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Laura Bell Bundy, Achin’ and Shakin’ CU20
[ December 19, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Trisha Yearwood, Heaven, Heartache, and the Power of Love CU20
[ December 18, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Miranda Lambert, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend CU20

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “Stay Young”

July 30, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

A seventies British duo gives Don Williams an eighties No. 1 hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: John Conlee, “In My Eyes”

July 30, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3

John Conlee turns a Conway Twitty album cut into a No. 1 hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ronnie Milsap, “Show Her”

July 30, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3

Ronnie Milsap turns to Mike Reid for another No. 1 hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Crystal Gayle, “The Sound of Goodbye”

July 27, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 6

Crystal Gayle gives legendary songwriter Hugh Prestwood his first No. 1 hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “You Look So Good in Love”

July 19, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4

George Strait’s best No. 1 single from the early days.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: T.G. Sheppard, “Slow Burn”

July 18, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

A change in producer works wonders for T.G. Sheppard.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: John Anderson, “Black Sheep”

July 17, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 7

This slice of brilliance from John Anderson is his final chart topper of the decade.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You)”

July 17, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3

The Gatlins enjoy their final No. 1 hit.

Worth Reading: Jonathan Keefe On Speak Now and Zack Kephart’s Favorite Singles of the Nineties

July 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1

Two great pieces of writing from beyond the Country Universe.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Janie Fricke, “Tell Me a Lie”

July 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3

Janie Fricke revives a modest hit and takes it to the top of both charts.

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