Joel Whitburn's Top Country Singles 1944-2001

by Whitburn, Joel

• ISBN13: 9780898201512
• ISBN10: 0898201519
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-06-01
• Publisher: Record Research

Summary

In this comprehensive artist-by-artist listing, you'll find the more than 2,200 artists and 17,800 songs that debuted on Billboard's country singles charts from 1944-2001. Not only does it cover the complete chart careers of legendary country greats such as Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire, it also introduces fresh country voices like Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Cyndi Thomson, Tammy Cochran, Chris Cagle, Phil Vassar and Trick Pony. This unique country compilation is a priceless gold mine of stats and facts, all presented in a handy, easy-to-use format!

Table of Contents

Dedication	p. iv
Author's Note	p. v
About The Author	p. vi
Synopsis Of Billboard's Country Singles Charts 1944-2001	p. vii
Researching Billboard's Country Singles Charts	p. ix
User's Guide	p. xi
What's New With This Edition	p. xiv
Artist Section	p. 1
Key To Symbols: An alphabetical listing, by artist, of every record to chart on Billboard's Country singles charts from 1944 through 2001	p. 2
Song Title Section: An alphabetical listing, by song title, of every record to chart on Billboard's Country singles charts from 1944 through 2001	p. 411
Top Artists
Kings & Queens Of Country (The Top 400 Artists)	p. 544
Top 20 Artists: 1944-49 / 1950s / 1960s / 1970s / 1980s / 1990s / 2000-2001	p. 550
Top 400 Artist Debuts	p. 552
Top Artist Achievements	p. 555
Most Chart Hits
Most Top 40 Hits
Most Top 10 Hits
Most #1 Hits
Most Weeks At The #1 Position
Most Crossover Hits
Most Consecutive #1 Hits
Most Consecutive Top 10 Hits
Artists With Longest Chart Careers
Artists With Longest Span Between Chart Hits
Top Artists Who Never Hit #1
Artist's First Hit Is Their Biggest Hit
One-Hit Wonders
Chart Facts & Feats
Top #1 Hits: All-Time / 1944-49 / 1950s / 1960s / 1970s / 1980s / 1990-2001	p. 558
Singles Of Longevity: 1944-49 / 1950s / 1960s / 1970s / 1980s / 1990-2001	p. 563
MVPs	p. 564
Songs With Longest Titles	p. 565
Songs With Most Charted Versions	p. 565
Top Country Labels	p. 565
Country Music Association Awards	p. 566
Single of the Year
Song of the Year
Country Music Hall Of Fame	p. 567
Christmas Singles 1944-2001	p. 568
Label Abbreviations	p. 570
#1 Hits: A chronological listing, by peak date, of every title to top Billboard's Country singles charts	p. 571
Table of Contents provided by Syndetics. All Rights Reserved.