1981 – Country Universe

February 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

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

February 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

An effective prison metaphor makes for a killer cheating song.

February 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

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

February 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3

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

February 15, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

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

February 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4

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

February 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4

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

February 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4

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

February 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

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

February 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

The Oak Ridge Boys top both charts with the