Thirty Best Albums of 2023: The Rest of the Best January 12, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 4 These ten albums make up the rest of the best.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rosanne Cash, “Never Be You” January 12, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 8 Rosanne Cash beefs up a Maria McKee soundtrack cut.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Steve Wariner, “You Can Dream of Me” January 11, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 Steve Wariner’s growth as a vocalist is evident on this No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Crystal Gayle and Gary Morris, “Makin’ Up for Lost Time (The Dallas Lovers’ Song)” January 11, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 Two excellent vocalists elevate a decent song into something memorable.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Judds, “Have Mercy” January 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 The Judds close out 1985 with another classic hit.
The Best Single of 2023: Maren Morris, “The Tree” January 8, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 1 The best single of 2023 is a moment of rage that is both self-directed and outward-facing at the broken thing itself.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “The Chair” January 8, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Three future Hall of Famers get together for the most out of left field chart topper of the year.
The Sixty Best Singles of 2023: Uptempo Hard Shit, Life Lessons & Cautionary Tales January 7, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 Our final batch of singles tackle the hardships of life and the lessons learned from them.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dan Seals, “Bop” January 7, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 The suburbanization of rock and country reaches its inevitable conclusion.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Statler Brothers, “Too Much On My Heart” January 5, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 A legendary quartet tops the chart for the last time.