Dave Gibson – Country Universe

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Tanya Tucker, “If it Don’t Come Easy”

July 16, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4

Tanya Tucker meets her match.

Pam Tillis Ranked: #25 – #1

June 22, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 0

Our inaugural edition of Ranked concludes with the top 25 records to date from the legendary Pam Tillis.

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Joe Diffie, “Ships That Don’t Come In”

September 19, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 9

Joe Diffie tops the charts with one of his best singles.

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Alabama, “Jukebox in My Mind”

June 25, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 10

Alabama enjoys its longest-running No. 1 hit.

The Best Singles of 2017, Part One: #40-#21

December 27, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 6

In a year good enough to list its 40 best, we kick off our Best of 2017 with the lower half of our Singles list.

Single Review: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, “Speak to a Girl”

March 26, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 7

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill preview their upcoming debut album with a remarkable single that showcases both vocalists at their best.

The Best Singles of 1993, Part One: #40-#31

July 25, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 2

How strong a year for country music was 1993? Well, if our Best Albums list revealed how many great artists were overlooked, our Best Singles list reveals why there is so little room at the

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

December 9, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 7

Part Two of the Best Singles of 1994 begins with a hit from Confederate Railroad.