Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” May 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 George Strait’s quintessential quirkiness powers this classic hit.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 16 May 8, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 The best records of this week invite us to look at familiar feelings with fresh perspectives.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Holly Dunn, “Love Someone Like Me” May 7, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 The comeuppance of a cad makes for Steve Wariner’s best chart topper yet.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Earl Thomas Conley, “That Was a Close One” May 6, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5 Earl Thomas Conley comes close to greatness.
Bluesky Bullet Points: May 5, 2024 May 5, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 Adeem the Artist leads the pack this week.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Steve Wariner, “The Weekend” May 4, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 The comeuppance of a cad makes for Steve Wariner’s best chart topper yet.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Judds, “I Know Where I’m Going” May 3, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 The Judds make a sonic shift for their third album.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 15 May 2, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 3 Rhonda Vincent enthusiastically covers an Olivia Newton-John classic, while Shelby Lynne makes a very welcome return.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The O’Kanes, “Can’t Stop My Heart From Loving You” May 1, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 The O’Kanes chart their sole No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Randy Travis, “Forever and Ever, Amen” April 30, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 7 The record that shifted the direction of Music Row for the next decade.