Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kathy Mattea, “Come From the Heart” September 27, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 Kathy Mattea finds a signature hit on an overlooked Don Williams album.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “Then it’s Love” March 26, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 1 This jaunty, derivative track is the final No. 1 single of the decade for Don Williams.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “Heartbeat in the Darkness” February 24, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 6 Don Williams goes the smooth jazz route.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “We’ve Got a Good Fire Goin'” January 26, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4 Dave Loggins writes another No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “That’s the Thing About Love” September 7, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Don Williams delivers again with a strongly written ballad.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “Stay Young” July 30, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 A seventies British duo gives Don Williams an eighties No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “Love is On a Roll” June 6, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Don Williams is on top with a John Prine composition.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “If Hollywood Don’t Need You (Honey I Still Do)” May 10, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Another No. 1 hit written by 2023 Hall of Famer Bob McDill.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “Listen to the Radio” March 20, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 If you’re wondering how Don Williams earned the nickname Gentle Giant, take a “Listen to the Radio.”
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Don Williams, “Lord, I Hope This Day is Good” February 26, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Don Williams returns with yet another signature hit.