Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dolly Parton, “Old Flames Can’t Hold a Candle to You” December 12, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2 A plaintive cover returns Dolly Parton to the top.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: T.G. Sheppard, “Do You Wanna Go to Heaven” December 9, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5 T.G. Sheppard makes heaven feel like hell.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Johnny Lee, “Lookin’ For Love” December 8, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 9 An Urban Cowboy hit launches Johnny Lee’s career.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ronnie Milsap, “Cowboys and Clowns”/”Misery Loves Company” December 8, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 4 Another double-sided chart topper from Ronnie Milsap.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Tennessee River” December 6, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 4 The biggest act of the eighties kicks off a string of 21 consecutive No. 1 hits.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Eddie Rabbitt, “Drivin’ My Life Away” December 5, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5 An irresistible crossover hit.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Bellamy Brothers, “Dancin’ Cowboys” December 4, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 1 Bellamy Brothers have found their groove and they’re sticking to it.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Mickey Gilley, “Stand By Me” December 4, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2 The Urban Cowboy era officially begins.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Mickey Gilley, “True Love Ways” December 4, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3 A new decade brings renewed success for Mickey Gilley.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard & Clint Eastwood, “Bar Room Buddies” December 2, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 10 Clint Eastwood’s country music career reaches its mercifully brief peak.