Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “That’s the Way Love Goes” August 3, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 A gorgeous cover of a Johnny Rodriguez hit returns Merle Haggard and Lefty Frizzell to the top of the chart.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson, “Pancho and Lefty” June 9, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 4 A Townes Van Zandt classic tops the country charts, thanks to a powerhouse pairing of superstar artists.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “You Take Me For Granted” May 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 A stunning portrait of a collapsing marriage.
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: Merle Haggard & George Jones, “Yesterday’s Wine” April 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0 Merle and George sing one of Willie’s best songs.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “Big City” March 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Merle Haggard is on top with his ode to urban malaise.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “My Favorite Memory” February 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3 Merle Haggard previews his most critically acclaimed and commercially successful album in years.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink” December 29, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2 Merle Haggard tops the chart with a stone cold classic.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard & Clint Eastwood, “Bar Room Buddies” December 2, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 10 Clint Eastwood’s country music career reaches its mercifully brief peak.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “The Way I Am” November 17, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3 Merle Haggard demonstrates how to keep up with the times without being overwhelmed by them.