sabre14
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Post by sabre14 on Oct 20, 2023 11:44:56 GMT -5
"Ball and Chain" is one of the more underrated '90s country hits. Love that it got as far as it did here.
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kw9461
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Post by kw9461 on Oct 20, 2023 11:48:28 GMT -5
Glad to see I wasn't alone in my dislike of the massively overplayed, schmaltzy dreck that is "Love Can Build a Bridge". Honestly thought I'd have to wait longer to lose my final bottom 10.
Pleasantly surprised to see Shenandoah doing fairly well. This isn't exactly their best known crop of songs and to get all 3 in the top 50 is quite an accomplishment. Hoping for top 30 for the excellent "Ghost In This House".
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nuggie99
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Post by nuggie99 on Oct 20, 2023 12:21:59 GMT -5
Speaking of getting ugly fast, the first #1 loss of the rankdown is coming right up...  I keep telling myself "If you want people to respect your opinions, you have to respect theirs". Just know when we get to Festivus, I've got a lot of problems with you people. But today, just calm respect. (also problems with myself, I did Pam Tillis dirty. Sorry Pam, if you are a Tractor.) |
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Post by tim on Oct 20, 2023 14:25:23 GMT -5
Happy TGIF, everyone! I won't be able to unveil anything today as I'll be heading to see Chris Stapleton and Charley Crockett later this evening right here in Austin. But to keep you all entertained, I'll be presenting one last showcase, shining a spotlight on a few more deserving honorable mentions.
These songs are a bit more eclectic, featuring some personal favorites of mine from artists like The Kentucky Headhunters, along with a classic tune from Chris LeDoux that I frequently heard on the radio growing up back home in Nebraska. You'll also discover the Roy Rogers and Clint Black duet, "Hold On Partner," a music video I always enjoyed watching on CMT during that time. Last but certainly not least, I'd be amiss if I didn't mention a song from the Pirates of the Mississippi as they hold the distinction of being the first concert I ever attended. My mom took me to see them at the local county fair in Nebraska during the summer of 1991, and it's a memory I've cherished forever.
Enjoy!
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Post by tim on Oct 20, 2023 14:25:36 GMT -5
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Released: 1991 / Billboard Peak: Did Not Chart
”Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line” - The Kentucky Headhunters Released: 1991 / Billboard Peak: #60
”Speak of the Devil” - Pirates of the Mississippi Released: 1991 / Billboard Peak: #29
Released: 1991 / Billboard Peak: #63
”Whole Lotta Holes” - Kathy Mattea Released: July 1991 / Billboard Peak: #18
”The Sweetest Thing” - Carlene Carter Released: March 1991 / Billboard Peak: #25
”Hold On Partner” - Roy Rogers & Clint Black Released: September 1991 / Billboard Peak: Did Not Chart
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 15:53:30 GMT -5
Happy Sunday, everyone! I hope you're all having a great weekend. It's time to dive back into the action, so without further ado, let's find out which song will be the first to leave the top 40, and interestingly, it includes someone's last place. |
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 15:54:46 GMT -5
Stats for #40:
The first song to exit the top 40 also coincidentally ranks as the sixth most polarizing song. Although it received three bottom 5 rankings, including one as someone's last choice, it garnered 13 top half rankings, with three of them landing in the top 15.
Best rankdown position: 26
Worst rankdown position: 51
Average: 47.44
SD Rank: 6th Highest
Ranking distribution:
Top 15s: 3
Top 50s: 10
Bottom 30s: 0
Bottom 20s: 2
Bottom 10s: 3
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 15:55:05 GMT -5
40. “Rodeo” - Garth Brooks Released: August 1991
Billboard Peak: #3 / Billboard Year-End: #61 Total: 854
Average: 47.44
Std Dev: 30.68 (6th Highest)  {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Daddy's Come Around
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Down Home
Down To My Last Teardrop
Fancy
Feed Jake
Ghost In This House
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'm That Kind Of Girl
I've Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
In A Different Light
Liza Jane
Lord Have Mercy On A Country Boy
Meet In The Middle
Mirror Mirror
Never Knew Lonely
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
Only Here For A Little While
Rockin' Years
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Thunder Rolls
The Walk
Unanswered Prayers
We Both Walk
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 16:02:00 GMT -5
"Rodeo" was released in August 1991 as the first single from Garth Brooks' third studio album, Ropin' the Wind, and peaked at number three on the country charts. Ranked as the sixth most polarizing song, this received just five rankings outside the top half, with thirteen participants in all including it somewhere within their top 50. This included a pair of top 30 rankings, one top 25 spot, and three top 15 mentions. Notably, bigd79 and gardyfan had it just outside their top 10. Despite the vocal minority, this song consistently contended in the top half throughout its entire run and was even an early top 30 contender. Good news for 🌺CountryLineDancer and taylor is terrified, as one of their bottom 5 picks exits the rankdown, and .indulgecountry finally bids farewell to his last place! |
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 16:11:49 GMT -5
Stats for #39:
Next to depart is a song by an artist that may have surprised many by making it this far. It garnered support from eleven participants, all of whom ranked it within their top half, with three of them even ranking it in their top 10. Only four others placed this outside of their top 50, with one of them deeming it their second-to-last choice.
Best rankdown position: 24
Worst rankdown position: 66
Average: 46.50
SD Rank: 18th Highest
Ranking distribution:
Top 10s: 3
Top 50s: 8
Bottom 30s: 2
Bottom 20s: 1
Bottom 10s: 1
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 16:13:42 GMT -5
39. “Lord Have Mercy On A Country Boy” - Don Williams Released: May 1991
Billboard Peak: #7 / Billboard Year-End: #58 Total: 837
Average: 46.50
Std Dev: 28.47  {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Daddy's Come Around
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Down Home
Down To My Last Teardrop
Fancy
Feed Jake
Ghost In This House
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'm That Kind Of Girl
I've Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
In A Different Light
Liza Jane
Meet In The Middle
Mirror Mirror
Never Knew Lonely
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
Only Here For A Little While
Rockin' Years
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Thunder Rolls
The Walk
Unanswered Prayers
We Both Walk
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 16:24:14 GMT -5
"Lord Have Mercy on a Country Boy" was released in May 1991 as the third single from the Don Williams album True Love and was his last top ten single, peaking at no. 7 on the country charts. This song surprisingly maintained a strong presence in the top half, with the majority of participants ranking it within their top 50. It even had a brief stint in the top 30 during the middle of the rankdown, thanks to its first top 10 placement by nuggie99. This was then followed by a remarkable top 3 ranking from 🌺CountryLineDancer and an almost top 5 position from gardyfan. However, its standing dipped somewhat as taylor is terrified placed it in their bottom 20, followed by a rather perplexing near-last-place ranking from Cody Wants Out.... As I previously mentioned in the reveal for "True Love," Don Williams had a significant influence on me at a young age when a friend of my mom introduced me to his music. In fact, it was this album that I was given of which I'm not embarrassed to say I know all the lyrics by heart, from beginning to end lol. It's a delightful surprise to witness this song's strong performance in this ranking, and I wouldn't have expected to see a Don Williams song contend for a spot in the top 50. |
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 16:29:40 GMT -5
Stats for #38:
Next to depart is a song that started as an early top 30 contender but gradually slipped outside that range in the final quarter of its run. A total of twelve participants ranked this within their top 50, with one placing it in the top 15 and two others in the top 20. To my own surprise, it did accumulate a single bottom 10 ranking as well.
Best rankdown position: 17
Worst rankdown position: 43
Average: 46.44
SD Rank: 44th Lowest
Ranking distribution:
Top 20s: 3
Top 50s: 9
Bottom 30s: 1
Bottom 20s: 2
Bottom 10s: 1
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 16:30:47 GMT -5
38. “Mirror Mirror” - Diamond Rio Released: July 1991
Billboard Peak: #3 / Billboard Year-End: #28 Total: 836
Average: 46.44
Std Dev: 24.36  {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Daddy's Come Around
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Down Home
Down To My Last Teardrop
Fancy
Feed Jake
Ghost In This House
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'm That Kind Of Girl
I've Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
In A Different Light
Liza Jane
Meet In The Middle
Never Knew Lonely
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
Only Here For A Little While
Rockin' Years
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Thunder Rolls
The Walk
Unanswered Prayers
We Both Walk
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 16:46:24 GMT -5
"Mirror, Mirror" was released in July 1991 as the second single from Diamond Rio's self-titled debut album and was a top 3 hit for them on the country charts. Although this song didn't secure any top 10 rankings, it still managed to accumulate an impressive twelve top half placements. Two of these were within the top 20, and nathanalbright even gave it a top 15 ranking. It garnered enough initial support to be considered an early top 30 contender. However, as the rankdown progressed, it gradually lost ground and received a solitary bottom 10 ranking from 🌺CountryLineDancer, followed by a second bottom 20 ranking from taylor is terrified. |
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 16:52:30 GMT -5
Stats for #37:
Although it began its journey outside of the top half, this song quickly made its way into that territory, even briefly approaching the top 15. A total of eleven participants included it in their top 50 rankings, with one of them being a top 10. Additionally, one more participant removes another bottom 10 ranking from their list.
Best rankdown position: 16
Worst rankdown position: 56
Average: 45.17
SD Rank: 29th Lowest
Ranking distribution:
Top 10s: 1
Top 50s: 10
Bottom 30s: 1
Bottom 20s: 0
Bottom 10s: 1
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 16:56:15 GMT -5
37. “Liza Jane” - Vince Gill Released: June 1991
Billboard Peak: #7 / Billboard Year-End: #75 Total: 813
Average: 45.17
Std Dev: 22.17  {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Daddy's Come Around
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Down Home
Down To My Last Teardrop
Fancy
Feed Jake
Ghost In This House
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'm That Kind Of Girl
I've Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
In A Different Light
Meet In The Middle
Never Knew Lonely
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
Only Here For A Little While
Rockin' Years
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Thunder Rolls
The Walk
Unanswered Prayers
We Both Walk
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 17:01:47 GMT -5
"Liza Jane" was released in June 1991 as the second single from Vince Gill's album Pocket Full of Gold and reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Although this song began outside of the top half, it quickly made its way into the top 30, even briefly approaching the top 15. Although it eventually slipped back outside the top 30 due to a single bottom 10 ranking from 🌺CountryLineDancer, it remained a consistent top 40 contender throughout its run. LBTrocks is the sole participant to rank this in their top 10 with both gardyfan and nathanalbright placing this in their top 20. |
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 17:12:58 GMT -5
Stats for #36:
While the next song did experience a brief departure from the top half during the middle part of its run, it was largely a consistent top 40 performer. One participant loses a top 15, but no one ranked it in their bottom 10.
Best rankdown position: 28
Worst rankdown position: 58
Average: 45.11
SD Rank: 24th Lowest
Ranking distribution:
Top 20s: 2
Top 50s: 10
Bottom 30s: 1
Bottom 20s: 1
Bottom 10s: 0
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 17:14:36 GMT -5
36. “Never Knew Lonely” - Vince Gill Released: September 1990
Billboard Peak: #3 / Billboard Year-End: #64 Total: 812
Average: 45.11
Std Dev: 21.55  {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Daddy's Come Around
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Down Home
Down To My Last Teardrop
Fancy
Feed Jake
Ghost In This House
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'm That Kind Of Girl
I've Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
In A Different Light
Meet In The Middle
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
Only Here For A Little While
Rockin' Years
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Thunder Rolls
The Walk
Unanswered Prayers
We Both Walk
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 17:24:17 GMT -5
"Never Knew Lonely" was released in September 1990 as the fourth single from Vince Gill's album When I Call Your Name and reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Vince Gill faces back-to-back losses, with this song departing right after "Liza Jane." Additionally, with "Pocket Full of Gold" exiting as we entered the top half, it means that all three of his songs in contention have now been eliminated. While there was a brief setback in the middle of its run, this song remained a steady top 40 contender throughout the rankdown. A total of twelve participants included it in their top half rankings. Among them, 🌺CountryLineDancer lost a top 15 ranking, and gardyfan dropped a top 20 spot. Impressively, it only received one bottom 20 ranking, coming from sabre14. |
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Post by tim on Oct 22, 2023 17:25:25 GMT -5
That's a wrap for today, everyone! Any predictions on which five songs will bid farewell before we unveil the top 30? Stay tuned!  |
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kw9461
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Post by kw9461 on Oct 23, 2023 15:24:00 GMT -5
Two top 40's for Vince Gill is fairly decent performance for him, as I don't think he's particularly beloved by Pulse.
As for what misses the top 30, I'll say:
"The Chill Of An Early Fall"
"We Both Walk"
"In A Different Light"
"Down Home"
"Daddy's Come Around"
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🌺CountryLineDancer
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Post by 🌺CountryLineDancer on Oct 23, 2023 17:28:31 GMT -5
“Lord Have Mercy On A Country Boy” has a fantastic melody and pleasant lyrics. Since I often listen to the Josh Turner's version (which I think was executed better), I was familiar with this song, which helped my ranking for sure.
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Post by tim on Oct 23, 2023 18:21:24 GMT -5
I'm going to hold off on unveiling the top 30 for tonight. Instead, as I've done previously, I'll revisit some of the standout moments from the 1991 award shows. First up, we'll reminisce about the 25th Annual TNN/Music City News Awards, where both Ricky Van Shelton and Alan Jackson emerged as the evening's major victors.
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Post by tim on Oct 23, 2023 18:21:36 GMT -5
- A LOOK BACK - 25th TNN/Music City News Country Awards Hosted By:
Roy Clark & Tanya Tucker on June 11, 1991
Entertainer of the Year | Ricky Van Shelton |
Female Artist of the Year | Reba McEntire |
Male Artist of the Year | Ricky Van Shelton |
Star of Tomorrow | Alan Jackson |
Album of the Year | Here in the Real World - Alan Jackson |
Single of the Year | “When I Call Your Name” - Vince Gill |
Video of the Year | “The Dance” - Garth Brooks |
Vocal Group of the Year | The Statler Brothers |
Vocal Duo of the Year | The Judds |
Vocal Collaboration of the Year | “’Til a Tear Becomes a Rose” - Keith Whitley w/ Lorrie Morgan |
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Post by tim on Oct 24, 2023 19:02:38 GMT -5
Seems like a rather quiet crowd! Looking forward to more engagement as we approach the top 30, but for now, let's keep things moving along and unveil the next five songs.
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Post by tim on Oct 24, 2023 19:02:53 GMT -5
Stats for #35:
The first song to be eliminated this evening is also one of only two duets in the rankdown. Out of the participants, only three placed it in their bottom 30, and it managed to secure one lone top 10 spot as well.
Best rankdown position: 31
Worst rankdown position: 60
Average: 45.06
SD Rank: 22nd Lowest
Ranking distribution:
Top 10s: 1
Top 50s: 8
Bottom 30s: 3
Bottom 20s: 0
Bottom 10s: 0
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Post by tim on Oct 24, 2023 19:03:20 GMT -5
35. “Rockin' Years” - Dolly Parton & Ricky Van Shelton Released: February 1991
Billboard Peak: #1 / Billboard Year-End: #29 Total: 811
Average: 45.06
Std Dev: 20.80  {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Daddy's Come Around
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Down Home
Down To My Last Teardrop
Fancy
Feed Jake
Ghost In This House
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'm That Kind Of Girl
I've Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
In A Different Light
Meet In The Middle
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
Only Here For A Little While
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Thunder Rolls
The Walk
Unanswered Prayers
We Both Walk
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 24, 2023 19:09:22 GMT -5
"Rockin' Years" was released in February 1991 as the lead-off single to both Dolly Parton's album Eagle When She Flies and Ricky Van Shelton's album Backroads. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, giving Parton her twenty-fourth number one and Shelton his eighth. The song would be Parton's last chart-topper until 2006. This song garnered consistent support in the top half, with only three participants ranking it in their bottom 30. It found favor with a majority of the group, often making appearances in or near their top 50. However, it never firmly established itself as a clear top 40 contender until the final moments. Its resurgence was due to a nearly top 10 ranking by .indulgecountry, along with numerous top 30 rankings. Notably, nathanalbright stands as the sole participant who placed this song in their top 10. |
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