Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Johnny Lee, “Hey Bartender” June 23, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 A change of producer works wonders for Johnny Lee.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “Love Song” June 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 One of their most joyous and infectious records.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ronnie McDowell, “You’re Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation” June 21, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Ronnie McDowell’s final No. 1 hit to date is a solid effort.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Conway Twitty, “Lost in the Feeling” June 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Yes, that’s Naomi Judd.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Jones, “I Always Get Lucky With You” June 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 George Jones takes a page out of the Mickey Gilley playbook.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 12 June 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 New records from Ashley McBryde and Luke Combs join a Dolly Parton duet from the vaults.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Janie Fricke, “He’s a Heartache (Looking For a Place to Happen)” June 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 A jaunty little number from the reigning Female Vocalist of the Year.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Earl Thomas Conley, “Your Love’s On the Line” June 12, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 8 Earl Thomas Conley kicks off a string of 16 consecutive solo No. 1 hits.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson, “Pancho and Lefty” June 9, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4 A Townes Van Zandt classic tops the country charts, thanks to a powerhouse pairing of superstar artists.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “The Closer You Get” June 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Alabama scores a big hit with an Exile cover.