Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 10 May 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Another week with three excellent records, courtesy of Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Rufus Wainwright featuring Brandi Carlile, and Brandy Clark.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: T.G. Sheppard and Karen Brooks, “Faking Love” May 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 T.G. Sheppard and Karen Brooks team up with songwriters Bobby Braddock and Matraca Berg, and it earns both ladies their first No. 1 country hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Crystal Gayle, “‘Til I Gain Control Again” May 7, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 Crystal Gayle, Rodney Crowell, and Jimmy Bowen combine their talents to create an exquisite chart-topping hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ronnie Milsap, “Inside”/”Carolina Dreams” May 7, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0 Ronnie Milsap’s back on top with another double-sided hit.
Willie Nelson Will Be Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame May 3, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 A nice 90th Birthday present for the living legend.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Emmylou Harris, “(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date” May 2, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Emmylou Harris brings a Conway Twitty hit back to No. 1.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Mickey Gilley, “Talk to Me” May 1, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4 The Mickey Gilley formula has worn thin.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “Going Where the Lonely Go” April 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 The Merle Haggard renaissance continues.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Reba McEntire, “Can’t Even Get the Blues” April 27, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 A modern legend tops the chart for the first time.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 9 April 26, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0 This week’s records from Gabe Lee, Tanya Tucker, and Lilli Lewis receive universal praise.