Country Universe

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You)”

July 17, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3

The Gatlins enjoy their final No. 1 hit.

Worth Reading: Jonathan Keefe On Speak Now and Zack Kephart’s Favorite Singles of the Nineties

July 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1

Two great pieces of writing from beyond the Country Universe.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Janie Fricke, “Tell Me a Lie”

July 13, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3

Janie Fricke revives a modest hit and takes it to the top of both charts.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Anne Murray, “A Little Good News”

July 12, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 13

An atypically topical Anne Murray hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Earl Thomas Conley, “Holding Her and Loving You”

July 12, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 9

Another top notch effort from an eighties MVP.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Lee Greenwood, “Somebody’s Gonna Love You”

July 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5

Lock your doors, ladies. Lee Greenwood’s on the loose.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 13

July 9, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0

Lydia Loveless leads the pack this go around, alongside a solid effort from Carly Pearce and Chris Stapleton, and a lovely Shania Twain cover from Sug Daniels.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Barbara Mandrell, “One of a Kind Pair of Fools”

July 9, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

Barbara Mandrell reverses roles for this cheating hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, “Islands in the Stream”

July 7, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 8

Five legends come together and make a classic record out of a ridiculous song.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Charly McClain and Mickey Gilley, “Paradise Tonight”

July 7, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5

Charly McClain’s second No. 1 hit is Mickey Gilley’s last.