In Memoriam: Hugh Prestwood (1942-2024) September 30, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Songwriter Hugh Prestwood dies at the age of 82.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Eddy Raven, “In a Letter to You” September 30, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 Eddy Raven tops both charts with a whimsical Dennis Linde song.
Bluesky Bullet Points: September 29, 2024 September 29, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 JP Harris channels Jerry Reed on this week’s best new album.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Skaggs. “Lovin’ Only Me” September 28, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5 Ricky Skaggs closes out the eighties with his final No. 1 country hit to date.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kathy Mattea, “Come From the Heart” September 27, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 Kathy Mattea finds a signature hit on an overlooked Don Williams album.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 36 September 26, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 5 Two collaborative efforts are the highlights this week.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Earl Thomas Conley, “Love Out Loud” September 25, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Earl Thomas Conley earns his final solo No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Clint Black, “A Better Man” September 24, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 Nineties country arrives, just a few months ahead of schedule.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Steve Wariner, “Where Did I Go Wrong” September 23, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 Steve Wariner delivers his most traditional effort yet.
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.