Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Van Shelton, “Don’t We All Have the Right” July 29, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 A revival of Music City songwriters on par with Linda and Emmylou’s classic records.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Eddie Rabbitt, “The Wanderer” July 26, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 A teenage rock and roll record that doesn’t translate well into a country record.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Vern Gosdin, “Set ‘Em Up Joe” July 26, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5 Vern Gosdin and a murderer’s row of Nashville songwriters partner up for a newly minted classic.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Restless Heart, “The Bluest Eyes in Texas” July 25, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 Restless Heart delivers a solid pop record.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Keith Whitley, “Don’t Close Your Eyes” July 23, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 11 A Hall of Famer tops the charts for the first time.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “Baby Blue” July 22, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 10 George Strait’s heartbreaking tribute to his late daughter.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Desert Rose Band, “He’s Back and I’m Blue” July 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5 The band’s musical knowledge and musical excellence shine through.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rosanne Cash, “If You Change Your Mind” July 19, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 20 Rosanne Cash’s least distinctive No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Fallin’ Again” July 18, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 Alabama’s final single before their first hiatus previews their path forward as a band.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Tanya Tucker, “If it Don’t Come Easy” July 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Tanya Tucker meets her match.