Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Jones, “Still Doin’ Time” February 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 An effective prison metaphor makes for a killer cheating song.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Love in the First Degree” February 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Alabama’s biggest crossover hit rings in the New Year on both charts.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “My Favorite Memory” February 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Merle Haggard previews his most critically acclaimed and commercially successful album in years.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Johnny Lee, “Bet Your Heart On Me” February 15, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 The Urban Cowboy Era’s most unlikely star returns to No. 1.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 2 – February 2023 February 13, 2023 Jonathan Keefe 1 Nickel Creek is the consensus pick among this strong crop of singles.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Emmylou Harris and Don Williams, “If I Needed You” February 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4 Two of the era’s best team up for a wonderful Townes Van Zandt cover.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rosanne Cash, “My Baby Thinks He’s a Train” February 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4 Rosanne Cash does her best locomotive impression on the lesser of her two train hits.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Hank Williams Jr., “All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)” February 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4 Hank Williams Jr. tops both charts with one of his more thoughtful records.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Barbara Mandrell, “Wish You Were Here” February 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Another No. 1 single from Barbara Mandrell’s live album.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “Fancy Free” February 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 The Oak Ridge Boys top both charts with the