Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Randy Travis, “I Told You So” July 15, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 7 Randy Travis previews Alan Jackson with his songwriting.
Bluesky Bullet Points: July 14, 2024 July 14, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 2 This week’s highlights include new releases from the Del McCoury Band, Billy Strings, and Sturgill Simpson alter ego Johnny Blue Skies.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Earl Thomas Conley, “What She is (is a Woman in Love)” July 13, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 Earl Thomas Conley channels Kenny Rogers.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rodney Crowell & Rosanne Cash, “It’s Such a Small World” July 13, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5 A power couple takes over.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 25 July 12, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 Maya de Vitry’s single is “nineties women of country” good.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kathy Mattea, “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses” July 11, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 10 One of the decade’s most memorable and enduring hits.
In Memoriam: Joe Bonsall (1948-2024) July 10, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 The Oak Ridge Boys legend was 76.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Eddie Rabbitt, “I Wanna Dance With You” July 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 Good might not be good enough.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Eddy Raven, “I’m Gonna Get You” July 8, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 How wonderfully bizarre this record is.
Bluesky Bullet Points: July 7, 2024 July 7, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 4 This week’s roundup features strong efforts from Silverada, Alice Wallace, and Sam Williams.