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Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Trisha Yearwood, “Thinkin’ About You”

April 7, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 13

A stunning vocal performance elevates a simple love song into a nineties classic.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Neal McCoy, “Wink”

February 23, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3

Neal McCoy spends a month at the top with his biggest hit to date.

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Billy Dean, “If There Hadn’t Been You”

October 7, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 4

Billy Dean’s final solo No. 1 hit is a sweet expression of gratitude.

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Lorrie Morgan, “Watch Me”

October 6, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 4

Lorrie Morgan returns to the top with a crisply delivered warning.

A Trisha Yearwood Retrospective, Part Three: 1995-1996

October 27, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

This part of our Trisha Yearwood retrospective delves further into her “best kept secret” years.

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.

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

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

The Best Singles of 1994, Part 3: #20 – #11

December 15, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 2

Our Best of 1994 Singles List continues with Part Three, which includes the ten songs that just missed the top ten! This section includes several #1 singles and signature hits, but kicks off with one

The Best Singles of 1994, Part 2: #30-#21

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The list continues with big hits from Clay Walker, Neal McCoy, and Mary Chapin Carpenter, along with should’ve been hits from Carlene Carter and Merle Haggard. #30 “Daddy Never was the Cadillac Kind” Confederate Railroad