Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kenny Rogers, “I Don’t Need You” January 29, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Kenny Rogers returns to No. 1 with another track produced by Lionel Richie.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Johnny Lee, “Prisoner of Hope” January 29, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Johnny Lee’s hot streak continues.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Earl Thomas Conley, “Fire and Smoke” January 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4 The keeper of the decade’s other ridiculously long streak of No. 1 singles tops the chart for the first time.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Feels So Right” January 25, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Alabama’s fourth consecutive No. 1 single spends multiple weeks at the top.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Anne Murray, “Blessed are the Believers” January 24, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Anne Murray returns to No. 1 with a deviously devastating ballad.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Barbara Mandrell with George Jones, “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” January 24, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 6 Barbara Mandrell’s signature song features an uncredited appearance by George Jones.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dottie West with Kenny Rogers, “What are We Doin’ in Love” January 23, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 Dottie West reunites with Kenny Rogers for her final No. 1 hit.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Razzy Bailey, “Friends”/”Anywhere There’s a Jukebox” January 23, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Another two-sided hit for Razzy Bailey.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dolly Parton, “But You Know I Love You” January 20, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 6 A stunning vocal performance makes this the definitive version of an oft-covered classic.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rosanne Cash, “Seven Year Ache” January 19, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 6 A second generation superstar earns her first of eleven No. 1 hits.