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.
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.
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.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Desert Rose Band, “I Still Believe in You” September 11, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 The fourth and final No. 1 single from the Desert Rose Band.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Reba McEntire, “New Fool at an Old Game” September 10, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 7 Reba McEntire covers Michelle Wright.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dwight Yoakam, “I Sang Dixie” September 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 9 Dwight Yoakam delivers a masterclass in radical empathy.