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Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Reba McEntire, “Till You Love Me”

March 28, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 10

Reba goes full diva with a romantic power ballad.

Marquee at the Lyric Theater, which reads "Woodsongs: Black Opry Tonight"

CRT On The Radio: The Black Opry at WoodSongs

March 27, 2022 Jonathan Keefe 14

An “Old Time Radio Hour” proves an ideal showcase for the mission and talents of The Black Opry.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Alan Jackson, “Gone Country”

March 27, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 15

Alan Jackson’s long history of bemoaning country music interlopers begins here.

In Memoriam: Jeff Carson (1963-2022)

March 27, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3

Nineties country star Jeff Carson has passed away.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Tim McGraw, “Not a Moment Too Soon”

March 26, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 10

Tim McGraw earns the first No. 1 single of 1995 as we enter the second half of the decade.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Joe Diffie, “Pickup Man”

March 25, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 8

Joe Diffie rings in the new year with his biggest hit of all time.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Faith Hill, “Take Me As I Am”

March 24, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 4

1994 ends like it began, with Faith Hill at No. 1.

New Single Roundup: March 23, 2022

March 23, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2

The Country Universe staff reviews the latest efforts from Jimmie Allen, Jenny Mitchell (with Tami Neilson), Catie Offerman, Jon Pardi, SACHA, and Carrie Underwood.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: George Strait, “The Big One”

March 23, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6

King George keeps the No. 1 hits coming.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Vince Gill, “When Love Finds You”

March 22, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3

Vince Gill concludes his remarkable streak of ten straight No. 1 hits.