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The Best Hit Songs Of 1971

Featuring hits from Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall, George Jones and more!… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1971

March 24, 2020June 18, 2020 Zackary KephartLeave a comment

The Best Hit Songs Of 1979

Featuring hits from Gene Watson, the Charlie Daniels Band, Don Williams and more!… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1979

December 3, 2019April 25, 2020 Zackary Kephart4 Comments

The Best Hit Songs Of 1980

Most country music fans remember 1980 as the year country music went Hollywood. Between the release of movies like Urban Cowboy, 9 to 5, and Honeysuckle Rose, country music was “cool” in popular culture. Well, I should say the “facade” of country music was cool. Images of cowboy and cowgirl attire were abound, but the actual music would suffer… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1980

July 30, 2019April 26, 2020 Zackary KephartLeave a comment

The Best Hit Songs Of 1985

In 1985, The New York Times published an article declaring country music’s death. While the genre was caught in a weird area after the decline of the Urban Cowboy era, the article failed to take into account certain factors. Yes, older artists were generally faring worse during this time, and sales were down overall. But… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1985

May 8, 2019April 26, 2020 Zackary KephartLeave a comment

The Best Hit Songs Of 1981

The ’80s were a strange time period for country music. In some ways, I’d argue it mirrors country music today, namely in how it’s all over the place. The outlaw movement was over, and with country music’s Hollywood exposure through movies such as Urban Cowboy, Honeysuckle Rose, 9 to 5 and Coal Miner’s Daughter, country… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1981

March 12, 2019April 26, 2020 Zackary Kephart4 Comments

The Best Hit Songs Of 1973 (w/ Shore2Shore Country)

In a special turn of events, this edition of The Musical Divide’s “best hit songs” feature will feature a second opinion! This week, I’m joined by Nathan Kanuch of Shore2Shore Country to help count down what we believe are the best hit songs of 1973. As an aside, I will say that two songs on… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1973 (w/ Shore2Shore Country)

January 10, 2019April 25, 2020 Zackary Kephart1 Comment

The Best Hit Songs Of 1968

It’s always interesting investigating earlier years in country music for these features. They’re easier to assemble than you may think, mostly because the best songs of the year were also the biggest hits (which is sadly an extinct concept today). Culturally, 1968 was a year that shattered American history. It was a year filled with… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1968

January 2, 2019April 25, 2020 Zackary Kephart5 Comments

The Best Hit Songs Of 1987

This is a re-uploaded post.  This feature of the “best hit songs” has been something I’ve been promising to do for quite a few months now. Back in April, Kyle of Kyle’s Korner Blog requested me to take a look at this particular year. For those who don’t know, I’ve usually based these lists off of whatever Billboard… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1987

December 14, 2018April 25, 2019 Zackary Kephart1 Comment

The Best Hit Songs Of 1975

1975 was a strange year for Country music. It was the year that Tammy Wynette and George Jones divorced each other. It was the year that Hank Williams Jr. tumbled 500 feet down Ajax Mountain which caused severe facial and head injuries. It was the year that Charlie Rich burned the envelope to the ground… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1975

December 5, 2018April 18, 2019 Zackary Kephart9 Comments

The Best Hit Songs Of 1972

In a change of events, I actually received a particular request for which year to look back on for this week’s “best hit songs” feature. Robert of Robert’s Country Opinion Blog chose to request 1972. Looking back, all I can say is that 1972 was a quiet year for Country music. Now, that’s not to… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1972

October 22, 2018April 25, 2019 Zackary Kephart7 Comments

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