Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Crystal Gayle, “Turning Away” September 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 Crystal Gayle takes a stab at horn-infused rockabilly.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ronnie Milsap, “Still Losing You” September 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Even a misguided crossover album earns Ronnie Milsap a No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “Let’s Fall to Pieces Together” September 18, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 12 George Strait channels Johnny Paycheck on his latest chart-topper.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dolly Parton, “Tennessee Homesick Blues” September 17, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Dolly Parton returns to her roots.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Judds, “Mama He’s Crazy” September 14, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 6 The Judds earn their first of fourteen No. 1 hits.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, “Long Hard Road (The Sharecropper’s Dream)” September 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 Country radio finally gets down with the Nitty Gritty.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Earl Thomas Conley, “Angel in Disguise” September 12, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 This one’s a mess.
In Memoriam: Charlie Robison (1964-2023) September 11, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Texas singer-songwriter Charlie Robison has passed away. He was 59.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: T.G. Sheppard, “Somewhere Down the Line” September 11, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 T.G. Sheppard is nearing the end of his run at the top.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Exile, “I Don’t Want to Be a Memory” September 11, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Exile’s newfound success in country music continues.