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Every #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Alan Jackson, “Here in the Real World”

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The biggest traditional country artist in history breaks through in a big way. 

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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.

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“All Country on You” Austin Webb Written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, and Chris Tompkins Women, amirite? Grade: D

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“Neon Light” Blake Shelton Written by Andrew Dorff, Mark Irwin, and Josh Kear Brooks & Dunn made an entire career out of honky tonk puns and play on words.  “Neon Light” is a throwback to

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Single Review: Tim McGraw, “Lookin’ for that Girl”

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Tim McGraw Lookin' for That GirlIt’s hard for me to not like a song that uses “Funky Cold Medina” and “Strawberry Wine” as adjectives.

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