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[ December 21, 2024 ] Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Kasey Chambers, Dragonfly CU20
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Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Lorrie Morgan, “Out of Your Shoes”

November 5, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 7

We close out the eighties with the first No. 1 single from a second generation superstar.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Shenandoah, “Two Dozen Roses”

November 5, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4

An overachieving hit about a lovable underachiever.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dolly Parton, “Yellow Roses”

November 2, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3

Dolly Parton’s most recent solo No. 1 single.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ronnie Milsap, “A Woman in Love”

November 2, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2

Ronnie Milsap updates his sound but hangs on to some outdated ideas.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Eddy Raven, “Bayou Boys”

October 31, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3

Eddy Raven’s final No. 1 single to date is an autobiographical gem.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Garth Brooks, “If Tomorrow Never Comes”

October 29, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 8

Kathy Mattea spins some old ideas into a new song.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Randy Travis, “It’s Just a Matter of Time”

October 28, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5

Randy’s youth is holdin’ him back.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kathy Mattea, “Burnin’ Old Memories”

October 26, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4

Kathy Mattea spins some old ideas into a new song.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “A Better Love Next Time”

October 25, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2

Merle Haggard’s final number one single is held back by a baffling production choice.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Steve Wariner, “I Got Dreams”

October 24, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3

Steve Wariner’s got dreams, and they’ll be fully realized in the following decade.

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