American Songwriter

3 Country Songs From the 1980s You Haven’t Heard in Years but Still Know Every Word To

The three country songs from the 1980s will come back to you easily—even if it's been years since you last heard them.
American Songwriter

4 Nostalgic Country Songs From the 1980s That Everyone Should Know

Some of country music’s biggest hits were released in the 1980s. And some of those songs are so beloved, even people who aren’t country music fans gravitate towards them. These four country songs are ...

Forgotten 1980 Country Pop Hit Made Vince Gill Famous Before Anyone Knew His Name

In 1989, Gill firmly stepped into the spotlight as a bona fide country music superstar with the success of When I Call Your ...

1980 Heartbreak Country Ballad Became an Unforgettable No. 1 Hit

In 1980, an unforgettable country heartbreak ballad dominated the airwaves, resulting in a No. 1 hit for singer George Jones.
Men's Journal

1980 Hit Ranked ‘Best Country Song Of All Time’

George Jones’ ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’ took the top spot in a recent survey of the best-ever country songs. "He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones is ranked the greatest country song ever.