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Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “All My Ex’s Live in Texas”

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George Strait’s quintessential quirkiness powers this classic hit.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind”

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George Strait kicks off the second half of the decade with his most fully realized performance to date.

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A gorgeous cover of a Johnny Rodriguez hit returns Merle Haggard and Lefty Frizzell to the top of the chart.

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