Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dolly Parton, “I Will Always Love You”/”Do I Ever Cross Your Mind” April 12, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 10 Two of Parton’s best compositions on one 45.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Close Enough to Perfect” April 11, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Alabama earns their eighth consecutive No. 1 single.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard & George Jones, “Yesterday’s Wine” April 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0 Merle and George sing one of Willie’s best songs.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ronnie Milsap, “He Got You” April 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 A borrowed concept pales in comparison to the source material.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Mickey Gilley, “Put Your Dreams Away” April 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0 Mickey Gilley’s latest No. 1 single incorporates some traditional elements into his signature sound.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Michael Martin Murphey, “What’s Forever For” April 5, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 A Western legend earns his first of two No. 1 country hits.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Jerry Reed, “She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)” April 4, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Jerry Reed earns his final No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “Fool Hearted Memory” April 3, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 The lengthiest list of No. 1 country hits gets its first entry.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kenny Rogers, “Love Will Turn You Around” April 3, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4 Kenny Rogers dominates the airwaves with a multiformat hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: David Frizzell, “I’m Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home” March 31, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 David Frizzell earns his only solo No. 1 hit.