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.