Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: T.G. Sheppard, “Strong Heart” March 2, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 1 T.G. Sheppard’s final No. 1 hit helps him go out on a strong note.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: John Schneider, “You’re the Last Thing I Needed Tonight” March 1, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5 John Schneider channels Merle Haggard and cribs off of Reba McEntire on his final No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Reba McEntire, “Little Rock” February 29, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Reba McEntire wins round two with Janie Fricke…and Entertainer of the Year.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Conway Twitty, “Desperado Love” February 27, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 Conway Twitty tops the Billboard singles chart for the last time.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Randy Travis, “On the Other Hand” February 26, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 A future Hall of Famer earns his first No. 1 hit the second time around.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “Heartbeat in the Darkness” February 24, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 Don Williams goes the smooth jazz route.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “Nobody in His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her” February 23, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 George Strait makes a hit out of an awkward framing device.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Judds, “Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain” February 22, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 The Judds get down and dirty on their seventh No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Judy Rodman, “Until I Met You” February 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 A tender ballad serves as Judy Rodman’s sole chart-topping hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Lee Greenwood, “Hearts Aren’t Made to Break (They’re Made to Love)” February 19, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 1 A mildly moving mea culpa.