2023 – Page 13 – Country Universe

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

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

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

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

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

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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)”

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The Gatlins enjoy their final No. 1 hit.

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

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Two great pieces of writing from beyond the Country Universe.

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

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

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Anne Murray, “A Little Good News”

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An atypically topical Anne Murray hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Earl Thomas Conley, “Holding Her and Loving You”

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Another top notch effort from an eighties MVP.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Lee Greenwood, “Somebody’s Gonna Love You”

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Lock your doors, ladies. Lee Greenwood’s on the loose.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 13

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Lydia Loveless leads the pack this go around, alongside a solid effort from Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton, and a lovely Shania Twain cover from Sug Daniels.