Bluesky Bullet Points: September 22, 2024 September 22, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 7 A five star effort from Moira Smiley leads this week’s batch of new releases.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Judds, “Young Love (Strong Love)” September 21, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 The penultimate Judds chart topper is one of their best.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rodney Crowell, “After All This Time” September 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 A perfect anniversary ballad.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “If I Had You” September 19, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Alabama’s creative resurgence is nowhere to be found on this dreary ballad.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 35 September 18, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 A week chock full of collaborations features two of the year’s most essential singles.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Randy Travis, “Is it Still Over?” September 17, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5 A step down from the hits that preceded it.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Shenandoah, “The Church On Cumberland Road” September 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5 Shenandoah ends the decade with their first three No. 1 hits, starting with this classic.
Bluesky Bullet Points: September 15, 2024 September 15, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 2 Tony Martinez and Shawna Thompson lead a mixed bag of new releases.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Keith Whitley, “I’m No Stranger to the Rain” September 14, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 7 A massive hit turns into a poignant epitaph.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “Baby’s Gotten Good at Goodbye” September 14, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 George Strait previews his final album of the decade with his best No. 1 hit.