Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Charly McClain and Mickey Gilley, “Paradise Tonight” July 7, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 Charly McClain’s second No. 1 hit is Mickey Gilley’s last.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Lady Down On Love” July 5, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Alabama revives a tune from their Wildcountry days.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: B.J. Thomas, “New Looks From an Old Lover” July 3, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 B.J. Thomas earns his final No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ronnie Milsap, “Don’t You Know How Much I Love You” June 30, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Ronnie Milsap flirts with banality.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Crystal Gayle, “Baby, What About You” June 29, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Crystal Gayle tops both charts with a perfect pop country confection.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Charley Pride, “Night Games” June 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Charley Pride’s final No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “A Fire I Can’t Put Out” June 27, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 George Strait gets his Hag on.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: John Conlee, “I’m Only in it For the Love” June 27, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Kix Brooks scores his first No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Johnny Lee, “Hey Bartender” June 23, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 A change of producer works wonders for Johnny Lee.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “Love Song” June 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 One of their most joyous and infectious records.