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[ October 31, 2024 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Eddy Raven, “Bayou Boys” 1989
[ October 29, 2024 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Garth Brooks, “If Tomorrow Never Comes” 1989
[ October 28, 2024 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Randy Travis, “It’s Just a Matter of Time” 1989
[ October 27, 2024 ] Bluesky Bullet Points: October 27, 2024 Album Reviews
[ October 26, 2024 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kathy Mattea, “Burnin’ Old Memories” 1989
[ October 25, 2024 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “A Better Love Next Time” 1989
[ October 24, 2024 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Steve Wariner, “I Got Dreams” 1989

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Randy Travis, “Deeper Than the Holler”

August 26, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 8

Randy Travis: emissary and poet.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “If You Ain’t Lovin’ (You Ain’t Livin’)”

August 24, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6

George Strait is a fantastic pop singer.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Judds, “Change of Heart”

August 22, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2

It’s time to give Naomi Judd her due.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Restless Heart, “A Tender Lie”

August 21, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3

Restless Heart’s final No. 1 hit of the eighties.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Keith Whitley, “When You Say Nothing at All”

August 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6

Keith Whitley debuts one of the most impactful compositions of the twentieth century..

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rosanne Cash, “Runaway Train”

August 19, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6

Rosanne Cash makes history.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Reba McEntire, “I Know How He Feels”

August 17, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4

Reba’s best moment on record during her “almost a legacy act” era.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Van Shelton, “I’ll Leave This World Loving You”

August 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3

Ricky Van Shelton weaves a forgotten single into a modern standard.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Southern Pacific, “New Shade of Blue”

August 14, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5

A country rock supergroup scores its sole No. 1 hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens, “Streets of Bakersfield”

August 13, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 8

Dwight Yoakam’s first No. 1 hit pairs him with his greatest musical influence.

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