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Every No. 1 Country Single of the Eighties: Mickey Gilley, “That’s All That Matters”

December 27, 2022 Kevin John Coyne 4

Mickey Gilley closes out 1980 with another solid cover.

Sing One With Willie: “Seven Spanish Angels” / “Ain’t Life Hell”

July 30, 2020 Zackary Kephart 6

The start of a new series exploring Willie Nelson’s many duets.

A Trisha Yearwood Retrospective, Part Two: 1993-1994

March 17, 2020 Kevin John Coyne 5

The two years covered by this entry featured some stopgap singles, a Christmas set, and a third album anchored by a poignantly beautiful classic.   

#100 Greatest Women, #59: Jeannie Seely

June 14, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 2

Jeannie Seely has been one of the most forceful personalities on the country music scene since she had her first big hit in 1966.

A Country Music Conversation, Day 9: “Hurt” to “I Fall to Pieces”

December 4, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

Day 9 features tracks from Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Linda Ronstadt, and Patsy Cline.

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2014 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees: Hank Cochran, Ronnie Milsap, and Mac Wiseman

April 27, 2014 Kevin John Coyne 3

Ronnie MilsapGood news for three legends of the genre, one of whom we lost to cancer only four years ago:

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Retro Single Review: George Strait, "Ocean Front Property"

March 27, 2012 Ben Foster 10

1986 | #1

Subtly clever, yet deceptively simple, with a strong undercurrent of heartache. In other words… classic Strait.

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Retro Single Review: George Strait, “The Chair”

December 2, 2011 Kevin John Coyne 5

1985 | Peak: #1

Want to separate the real deals from the posers? Ask them to sing “The Chair.”

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Hank Cochran: 1935-2010

July 15, 2010 Kevin John Coyne 6

Rest in Peace, Hank Cochran.

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