Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: T.G. Sheppard, “Slow Burn” July 18, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 A change in producer works wonders for T.G. Sheppard.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: John Anderson, “Black Sheep” July 17, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 7 This slice of brilliance from John Anderson is his final chart topper of the decade.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You)” July 17, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 The Gatlins enjoy their final No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Janie Fricke, “Tell Me a Lie” July 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Janie Fricke revives a modest hit and takes it to the top of both charts.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Anne Murray, “A Little Good News” July 12, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 13 An atypically topical Anne Murray hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Earl Thomas Conley, “Holding Her and Loving You” July 12, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 9 Another top notch effort from an eighties MVP.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Lee Greenwood, “Somebody’s Gonna Love You” July 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 Lock your doors, ladies. Lee Greenwood’s on the loose.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Barbara Mandrell, “One of a Kind Pair of Fools” July 9, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Barbara Mandrell reverses roles for this cheating hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, “Islands in the Stream” July 7, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 8 Five legends come together and make a classic record out of a ridiculous song.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Charly McClain and Mickey Gilley, “Paradise Tonight” July 7, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 Charly McClain’s second No. 1 hit is Mickey Gilley’s last.