Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “A Better Love Next Time” October 25, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 Merle Haggard’s final number one single is held back by a baffling production choice.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Steve Wariner, “I Got Dreams” October 24, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 Steve Wariner’s got dreams, and they’ll be fully realized in the following decade.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 40 October 23, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 3 Joy Oladokun and Shaboozey lead another solid week of releases.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “Ace in the Hole” October 22, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 Another delicious slice of swing from King George.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Van Shelton, “Living Proof” October 21, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 Ricky Van Shelton ends the decade with a Male Vocalist trophy and a damn good ballad.
Bluesky Bullet Points: October 20, 2024 October 20, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 Another solid week, with excellent efforts from Joy Oladokun and Meghan Patrick leading the way.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “High Cotton” October 19, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 The act with the most No. 1 singles of the decade ends on a high note.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Willie Nelson, “Nothing I Can Do About it Now” October 18, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 The top singles artist of the decade earns his final solo chart-topper.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Clint Black, “Killin’ Time” October 17, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Clint Black closes out his breakout year with his signature hit.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 39 October 16, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 4 Three great records this week, plus the new Eric Church single.