Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: John Conlee, “Friday Night Blues” December 1, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3 A brilliant stylist earns his first No. 1 hit of the eighties.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Charley Pride, “You Win Again” November 29, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3 Charley Pride tops the charts again with another Hank Williams classic.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Cristy Lane, “One Day at a Time” November 28, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6 A gospel standard becomes a No. 1 country hit.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Jones, “He Stopped Loving Her Today” November 26, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 17 George Jones scores a comeback hit for the ages.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “Trying to Love Two Women” November 22, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 4 Won’t someone please think of the cheaters?
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ronnie Milsap, “My Heart”/”Silent Night (After the Fight)” November 21, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3 Ronnie Milsap scores the first double-sided No. 1 hit of the eighties.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dolly Parton, “Starting Over Again” November 20, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6 A disco superstar writes a stunning ballad for a country superstar.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes, “Don’t Fall in Love With a Dreamer” November 19, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 7 A concept album produces Kenny Rogers’ first chart topping hit of the eighties.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “Good Ole Boys Like Me” November 18, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 8 Don Williams tops the chart with a deeply moving piece of self-reflection.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “The Way I Am” November 17, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3 Merle Haggard demonstrates how to keep up with the times without being overwhelmed by them.