CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2022 Edition) November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 8 Here’s a look back at the previous winners for CMA Single of the Year, along with a look at this year’s nominees.
CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2022 Edition) November 10, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 9 The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year’s nominees.
In Memoriam: Jeff Cook (1949-2022) November 9, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 0 Alabama member Jeff Cook has died.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Conway Twitty, “I’d Love to Lay You Down” November 9, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 6 Conway Twitty subverts expectations with his first No. 1 single of the decade.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Bellamy Brothers, “Sugar Daddy” November 8, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 3 The biggest male duo of the eighties earn their second No. 1 country hit.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ronnie Milsap, “Why Don’t You Spend the Night” November 7, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5 Ronnie Milsap’s first No. 1 hit of the eighties reveals his influence on the biggest new act of the decade.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Willie Nelson, “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” November 6, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5 Willie Nelson’s first No. 1 of the decade shows the darker side of the cowboy lifestyle.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Anne Murray, “Daydream Believer” November 5, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 11 Anne Murray delivers a thoroughly enjoyable Monkees cover.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Waylon Jennings, “I Ain’t Living Long Like This” November 4, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5 Waylon Jennings delivers the definitive version of an early Rodney Crowell gem.
Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Barbara Mandrell, “Years” November 3, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 11 “Years” is easily the best single of Barbara Mandrell’s career.