Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Reba McEntire, “You’re the First Time I’ve Thought About Leaving” May 23, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Reba McEntire earns her second and final No. 1 single for Mercury Records.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Shelly West, “José Cuervo” May 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Shelly West scores her only solo No. 1 hit with a product placement for the ages.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “American Made” May 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Another legendary songwriter earns their first No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton, “We’ve Got Tonight” May 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 6 The first of two massive crossover duets for Kenny Rogers in 1983.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Dixieland Delight” May 17, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0 Alabama previews their 1983 studio album with their ninth No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Bellamy Brothers, “When I’m Away From You” May 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 The Bellamy Brothers find a country hit on a Kim Carnes pop album.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Skaggs, “I Wouldn’t Change You if I Could” May 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Ricky Skaggs revives a vintage country song with solid results.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: John Anderson, “Swingin'” May 15, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 John Anderson scores his biggest hit of the eighties.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Charley Pride, “Why Baby Why” May 15, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Charley Pride outdoes a George Jones original on the charts.