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Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: T.G. Sheppard, “Finally”

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Sheppard’s latest No. 1 hit is penned by a Contemporary Christian music icon.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson, “Just to Satisfy You”

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Waylon Jennings sings an old song with an old friend.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Willie Nelson, “Always On My Mind”

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Twenty five years after releasing his first single, Willie Nelson has the biggest hit of his career.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Skaggs, “Crying My Heart Out Over You”

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Hall of Famer Ricky Skaggs earns his first No. 1 country hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Mountain Music”

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Alabama revisits the “Tennessee River” formula.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “Big City”

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Merle Haggard is on top with his ode to urban malaise.

Single Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 3

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Our weekly roundup features the latest singles from Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Brad Paisley featuring President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Julie Williams.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Jones, “Same Ole Me”

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A beautiful song and strong vocal performance are smothered by a tasteless production choice.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Razzy Bailey, “She Left Love All Over Me”

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Razzy Bailey’s final No. 1 hit.

Single Review: Ashley McBryde, “Light On in the Kitchen”

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Ashley McBryde is officially the best woman on the radio.