John Jarrard – Country Universe

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “‘You’ve Got’ The Touch”

April 13, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3

Alabama completes its run of 21 consecutive No. 1 hits.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “There’s No Way”

November 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3

Randy Owen channels Conway Twitty on the latest Alabama chart-topping hit.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Tracy Lawrence, “Is That a Tear”

July 4, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3

Tracy Lawrence’s final No. 1 single of the decade.

Pam Tillis Ranked: #25 – #1

June 22, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 0

Our inaugural edition of Ranked concludes with the top 25 records to date from the legendary Pam Tillis.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: George Strait, “Blue Clear Sky”

June 3, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 8

George Strait’s resurgence continues.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Collin Raye, “My Kind of Girl”

April 2, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 16

Collin Raye goes on a remarkably unconvincing Journey.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: John Anderson, “Money in the Bank”

December 7, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 5

A New Traditionalist legend earns his final No. 1 single.

The Best Singles of 1991, Part One: #40-#21

January 9, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 1

The first half of our Best Singles of 1991 list showcases the wide array of young talent that dominated the country music scene in the early nineties.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 23: “Walking Away a Winner” to “Whiskey Lullaby”

December 21, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 4

Day 23 features tracks from Kathy Mattea, Alabama, Billy Dean, Trisha Yearwood, and Brad Paisley (with Alison Krauss).

A Country Music Conversation, Day 6: “Cry, Cry, Cry” to “Elephant”

November 29, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 4

Day 6 features tracks from Highway 101, Old Crow Medicine Show, Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan (with The Beach Boys), and Jason Isbell.