December 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

Single Review: The Bellamy Brothers featuring K.T. Oslin, “I’d Lie to You For Your Love”

December 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1

K.T. Oslin helps the Bellamy Brothers elevate their eighties hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Bellamy Brothers, “I’d Lie to You For Your Love”

December 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1

The Bellamy Brothers add some lyrics to a minor rock hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Lee Greenwood, “I Don’t Mind the Thorns (If You’re the Rose)”

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Lee Greenwood tops the charts with his best hit to date.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Gary Morris, “I’ll Never Stop Loving You”

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Gary Morris tops the charts with an enduring hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Juice Newton, “You Make Me Want to Make You Mine”

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Juice Newton’s spin on traditional country music foreshadows Shania Twain.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Can’t Keep a Good Man Down”

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A repetitive chorus keeps an otherwise good song down.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Steve Wariner, “Some Fools Never Learn”

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A fantastic song that needs a stronger melody.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “Touch a Hand, Make a Friend”

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The Oak Ridge Boys bring their gospel roots to the forefront.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Marie Osmond with Dan Seals, “Meet Me in Montana”

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A song about giving up on the dream gives Marie Osmond a comeback hit and Dan Seals a breakthrough hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rosanne Cash, “I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me”

December 20, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 9

Rosanne Cash returns to the top with a Grammy winning record inspired by a Grammy loss.

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