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[ December 21, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Kasey Chambers, Dragonfly CU20
[ December 21, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Sturgill Simpson, Metamodern Sounds in Country Music CU20
[ December 20, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Brandy Clark, 12 Stories CU20
[ December 20, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Jason Isbell, Southeastern CU20
[ December 19, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Laura Bell Bundy, Achin’ and Shakin’ CU20
[ December 19, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Trisha Yearwood, Heaven, Heartache, and the Power of Love CU20
[ December 18, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Miranda Lambert, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend CU20

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Steve Wariner, “All Roads Lead to You”

February 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

Steve Wariner earns his first of many No. 1 hits across four different labels.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Jones, “Still Doin’ Time”

February 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

An effective prison metaphor makes for a killer cheating song.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Love in the First Degree”

February 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

Alabama’s biggest crossover hit rings in the New Year on both charts.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “My Favorite Memory”

February 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3

Merle Haggard previews his most critically acclaimed and commercially successful album in years.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Johnny Lee, “Bet Your Heart On Me”

February 15, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

The Urban Cowboy Era’s most unlikely star returns to No. 1.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Emmylou Harris and Don Williams, “If I Needed You”

February 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4

Two of the era’s best team up for a wonderful Townes Van Zandt cover.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rosanne Cash, “My Baby Thinks He’s a Train”

February 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4

Rosanne Cash does her best locomotive impression on the lesser of her two train hits.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Hank Williams Jr., “All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)”

February 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4

Hank Williams Jr. tops both charts with one of his more thoughtful records.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Barbara Mandrell, “Wish You Were Here”

February 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

Another No. 1 single from Barbara Mandrell’s live album.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “Fancy Free”

February 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

The Oak Ridge Boys top both charts with the

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