Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Earl Thomas Conley, “Love Don’t Care (Whose Heart it Breaks)” December 11, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 The background vocalists don’t care whose record they break.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Judds, “Love is Alive” December 7, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4 The first of two brilliant Judds classics written by Kent Robbins.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, “Real Love” December 6, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers aim for another crossover hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Willie Nelson, “Forgiving You Was Easy” December 5, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Willie can forgive but he can’t forget.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Hank Williams Jr., “I’m For Love” December 4, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Hank just wants everyone to get along, so he can get it on.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Forty Hour Week (For a Livin’)” December 1, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Alabama expands country music’s portrayal of the working class.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “Little Things” November 30, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 The Oaks focus on the little things.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Skaggs, “Country Boy” November 29, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 A classic video accompanies this Ricky Skaggs classic.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Lee Greenwood, “Dixie Road” November 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 A nostalgic trip down memory lane makes for one of Lee Greenwood’s stronger efforts.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “Natural High” November 27, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Janie Fricke backs up Hag again.