Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Van Shelton, “I’ll Leave This World Loving You” August 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 Ricky Van Shelton weaves a forgotten single into a modern standard.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 30 August 15, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 4 Here are our takes on six current releases.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Southern Pacific, “New Shade of Blue” August 14, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 5 A country rock supergroup scores its sole No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens, “Streets of Bakersfield” August 13, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 8 Dwight Yoakam’s first No. 1 hit pairs him with his greatest musical influence.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Desert Rose Band, “Summer Wind” August 12, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3 The sophomore slump claims two singles in a row.
Bluesky Bullet Points: August 11, 2024 August 11, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 1 Jack White’s new effort is this week’s highlight.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: T. Graham Brown, “Darlene” August 10, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 T. Graham Brown goes out with a whimper.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “Gonna Take a Lot of River” August 9, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 A reinvigorated Oak Ridge Boys return to the top with a new lead singer.
Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 29 August 8, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 3 Danielia Cotton blows everyone out of the water this week.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Tanya Tucker, “Strong Enough to Bend” August 7, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 10 Tanya Tucker pivots to an organic sound and positions herself for the most successful run of her career.