Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Tom T. Hall, “The Year That Clayton Delaney Died” May 21, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 10 A masterclass in making the personal feel universal.
Every No. 1 Single of the 2000s: Brooks & Dunn, “Only in America” May 20, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 10 As well timed a hit as there ever has been.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Freddie Hart, “Easy Loving” May 20, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 11 A better performance might’ve made this record worse.
Album Review Roundup: Vol. 1, No. 18 May 19, 2025 Jonathan Keefe 3 A bumper crop of goodness this week.
Every No. 1 Single of the 2000s: Alan Jackson, “Where I Come From” May 18, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 16 Alan Jackson should probably stay home.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Tammy Wynette, “Good Lovin’ (Makes it Right)” May 18, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 6 The groove helps compensate for the lyrics.
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 No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Charley Pride, “I’m Just Me” May 17, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 9 And that’s more than enough.
Flashback: Joe Ely, Love and Danger (1992) May 16, 2025 Peter Saros 4 A career highlight from an essential artist.
Every No. 1 Single of the 2000s: Toby Keith, “I’m Just Talkin’ About Tonight” May 15, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 13 Toby Keith steps up the swagger.