Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Reba McEntire, “Love Will Find its Way to You” July 2, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 Why did Reba McEntire record this?
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “Heartbeat in the Darkness” February 24, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 Don Williams goes the smooth jazz route.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Lee Greenwood, “Don’t Underestimate My Love For You” January 30, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Lee Greenwood goes full throttle.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “We’ve Got a Good Fire Goin'” January 26, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Dave Loggins writes another No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “She and I” January 25, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 Alabama’s coolest No. 1 hit anchors their first hits collection.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Crystal Gayle and Gary Morris, “Makin’ Up for Lost Time (The Dallas Lovers’ Song)” January 11, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 Two excellent vocalists elevate a decent song into something memorable.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kenny Rogers, “Morning Desire” January 4, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 2 Kenny Rogers previews his last gold-selling album for RCA.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Gary Morris, “I’ll Never Stop Loving You” December 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Gary Morris tops the charts with an enduring hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Juice Newton, “You Make Me Want to Make You Mine” December 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4 Juice Newton’s spin on traditional country music foreshadows Shania Twain.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Forty Hour Week (For a Livin’)” December 1, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Alabama expands country music’s portrayal of the working class.