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Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: T.G. Sheppard, “Slow Burn”

July 18, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2

A change in producer works wonders for T.G. Sheppard.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Anne Murray, “A Little Good News”

July 12, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 13

An atypically topical Anne Murray hit.

Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Anne Murray, “Blessed are the Believers”

January 24, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 3

Anne Murray returns to No. 1 with a deviously devastating ballad.

Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Bellamy Brothers, “Do You Love as Good as You Look”

January 8, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1

Some books can be judged by their covers.

Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Alan Jackson, “Right On the Money”

September 27, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 2

Alan Jackson’s final No. 1 single of the decade.

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: K.T. Oslin, “Come Next Monday”

July 1, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 4

The ultimate 80’s lady enjoys one last big hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Reba McEntire, “You Lie”

June 27, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 3

A new decade and a new co-producer take Reba McEntire’s career to the next level.

100 Greatest Women, #7: Patsy Cline

September 24, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

Patsy Cline was one of the few women who transcended her country singer status and become a pop culture icon.

The Best Singles of 1993, Part Two: #30-#21

July 26, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 4

Our Best Singles of 1993 list continues with a collection of #1 hits, breakthrough hits, and should’ve been hits. Kicking things off is the debut single from one of the decade’s most successful vocal groups.