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Every No. 1 Single of the 2000s: Cyndi Thomson, “What I Really Meant to Say”

May 17, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 9

A gorgeous debut hit from a could’ve been superstar.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Holly Dunn, “Are You Ever Gonna Love Me”

October 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 10

Holly Dunn’s label debut is her first muti-chart No. 1 hit.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Terri Clark, “You’re Easy On the Eyes”

September 27, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 1

Terri Clark scores the final No. 1 single of 1998.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Tim McGraw, “She Never Lets it Go to Her Heart”

June 14, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 8

A weak vocal performance derails a decent song.

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Holly Dunn, “You Really Had Me Going”

June 29, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 4

A promising star from the eighties has her final No. 1 hit in 1990.

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Ricky Van Shelton, “I’ve Cried My Last Tear For You”

June 13, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 5

Ricky Van Shelton scores his second No. 1 single of 1990.

Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Lorrie Morgan

February 11, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 7

A deep dive in to the rich, rewarding catalog of Opry legend Lorrie Morgan.

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.