Tex Ritter – Country Universe

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[ May 30, 2023 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Crystal Gayle, “Our Love is On the Faultline” 1983
[ May 30, 2023 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Waylon Jennings, “Lucille (You Won’t Do Your Daddy’s Will)” 1983
[ May 28, 2023 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “You Take Me For Granted” 1983
[ May 28, 2023 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: B.J. Thomas, “Whatever Happened to Old Fashioned Love” 1983
[ May 27, 2023 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: John Conlee, “Common Man” 1983
[ May 23, 2023 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Reba McEntire, “You’re the First Time I’ve Thought About Leaving” 1983
[ May 22, 2023 ] Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Shelly West, “José Cuervo” 1983

Worth Watching: Ken Burns, Country Music – Episode 2: Hard Times (1933-1945)

September 16, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 6

The heroes of the silver screen, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, are among the artists featured on tonight’s episode, as the Great Depression and World War II loom large.

100 Greatest Women, #65: Jan Howard

May 27, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 1

An Opry star for nearly a half century, Jan Howard’s career has been defined by both sunshine and shadow.

100 Greatest Men: #54. Hank Thompson

June 3, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 3

100 Greatest Men: The Complete List

A legendary star who performed for more than sixty years, Hank Thompson stayed relevant as country music slowly moved from a regional music to a national one.