Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kathy Mattea, “Come From the Heart” September 27, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 Kathy Mattea finds a signature hit on an overlooked Don Williams album.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 36 September 26, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 5 Two collaborative efforts are the highlights this week.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Earl Thomas Conley, “Love Out Loud” September 25, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Earl Thomas Conley earns his final solo No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Clint Black, “A Better Man” September 24, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 Nineties country arrives, just a few months ahead of schedule.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Steve Wariner, “Where Did I Go Wrong” September 23, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 Steve Wariner delivers his most traditional effort yet.
Bluesky Bullet Points: September 22, 2024 September 22, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 7 A five star effort from Moira Smiley leads this week’s batch of new releases.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Judds, “Young Love (Strong Love)” September 21, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 The penultimate Judds chart topper is one of their best.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Rodney Crowell, “After All This Time” September 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 A perfect anniversary ballad.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “If I Had You” September 19, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Alabama’s creative resurgence is nowhere to be found on this dreary ballad.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 35 September 18, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 A week chock full of collaborations features two of the year’s most essential singles.