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Every No. 1 Single of the Nineties: Martina McBride, “Wild Angels”

May 23, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 7

Martina McBride earns her first No. 1 hit.

Pam Tillis Ranked: #150-#101

May 1, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 1

This batch of fifty entries is the first to include major chart hits, with three of Pam’s top forty entries in the mix.

Every #1 Single of the Nineties: Mark Chesnutt, “I Just Wanted You to Know”

January 31, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 5

Another winner from Chesnutt’s golden era.

CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2021 Edition)

November 25, 2021 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.

Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Doug Stone, “I Thought it Was You”

August 8, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 5

Doug Stone launches his second album with his second No. 1 single.

A Trisha Yearwood Retrospective, Part Three: 1995-1996

October 27, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

This part of our Trisha Yearwood retrospective delves further into her “best kept secret” years.

A Trisha Yearwood Retrospective, Part One: 1991-1992

August 16, 2019 Jonathan Keefe 7

As she prepares the release of her first country album in twelve years, Country Universe looks back on the distinguished career of Trisha Yearwood.

100 Greatest Women, #54: Matraca Berg

June 26, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 6

Matraca Berg is one of the most prominent and successful female country songwriters in country music history.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 21: “The Sound of Goodbye” to “Strawberry Wine”

December 19, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 6

Day 21 features tracks from Crystal Gayle, Faith Hill, Tracy Lawrence, John Anderson, and Deana Carter.

The Best Singles of 1993, Part Four: #10-#1

July 28, 2015 Kevin John Coyne 6

The list comes to a close with ten classic records from some of the era’s most commercially and critically successful stars. It’s easy to be cynical about country radio these days, but unlike most of