Kay Toinette Oslin was an American country music singer-songwriter. She had several years of major commercial success in the late 1980s after signing a record deal at age 45. Oslin had four number one hits and placed additional singles on the Billboard country chart during that timespan; in addition, she won three Grammy Awards and is an inductee of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Greatest Hits is a compilation album by American country music artist Waylon Jennings, released in 1979 by RCA Records.
Why Not Me is the debut studio album by American country music duo the Judds. It was released on October 15, 1984, by RCA Records and was produced by Brent Maher. Why Not Me was recorded in a traditional acoustic format using only a handful of musicians. It contained a collection of ten tracks, including their previously released single, "Mama He's Crazy." It also included three singles that would become number one hits: the title track, "Girls' Night Out" and "Love Is Alive."
American country music duo The Judds released six studio albums, three live albums, 18 compilation albums, five video albums, two extended plays, one box set, five music videos, 29 singles and 1 album appearance. The duo consisted of mother, Naomi Judd, and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. The pair signed a recording contract with RCA Records and Curb Records in 1983. Later that year, their debut single was released called "Had a Dream ". Their next release, "Mama He's Crazy", became their first number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song's success led to the release of their debut EP in 1984. It peaked at number eight on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. In October 1984, their debut studio album was released entitled Why Not Me. It peaked at number one on the country albums chart and number 71 on the Billboard 200. Why Not Me would sell over two million copies. It also spawned three number one country hits: the title track, "Girls' Night Out" and "Love Is Alive".
The discography of American country music artist Sylvia contains 12 studio albums, four compilation albums, six music videos, 22 singles and one album appearance. She was signed to RCA Records and collaborated with producer Tom Collins, who established her as a country pop recording artist. Her first charting single was 1979's "You Don't Miss a Thing," which reached the top 40 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. She had her first major hit in 1980 with "Tumbleweed." In 1981, Sylvia her first number one hit on the country songs chart with "Drifter." Her debut studio album was also released in 1981 and peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. In 1982, Sylvia had her biggest hit with the single "Nobody." Not only did it top the country songs chart, but it also crossed over to number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was followed by "Like Nothing Ever Happened," which reached number two on the country singles list. Both songs were included on her second album, Just Sylvia. It sold over 500,000 copies in the United States, leading to its gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
80's Ladies is the debut studio album by American country music artist K. T. Oslin, released on June 30, 1987, by RCA Records Nashville. The album marked her second major label debut, propelling her success into the mainstream country genre after her first failed attempt with Elektra Records, a Warner subdivision, had folded with two singles released there in 1982. Ultimately showing activity in songwriting and being praised for her works in the upcoming years, she made her second and final effort to sign with another major label. After meeting with RCA Records executives, she signed with the label at 45 years old.
This Woman is the second studio album by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released by RCA Records on August 30, 1988. "Money", "Hold Me", "Hey Bobby", the title track and "Didn't Expect It to Go Down This Way" were released as singles. The album reached #2 on the Top Country Albums chart and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Love in a Small Town is the third studio album by American country music artist K. T. Oslin, released by RCA Records on November 6, 1990. "Two Hearts", "Come Next Monday", "Mary and Willie", "You Call Everybody Darling" and "Cornell Crawford" were released as singles. The album reached #5 on the Top Country Albums chart and has been certified Gold by the RIAA.
Greatest Hits: Songs from an Aging Sex Bomb is a compilation album by American country music artist K. T. Oslin, released by RCA Records in 1993. "A New Way Home", a re-recording of a track from her Love in a Small Town album, and "Feeding a Hungry Heart" were the only singles released from the project. The album also includes a re-recording of Oslin's 1988 hit "Hold Me". The album reached number 31 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
"Do Ya" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released on September 11, 1987 as the third single from the album 80's Ladies. The song was Oslin's third country hit and the first of four singles to hit number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of sixteen weeks on the country chart.
"I'll Always Come Back" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released on January 8, 1988 as the fourth single from the album 80's Ladies. The song was Oslin's second number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart.
"80's Ladies" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released on April 24, 1987 as the second single and title track from Oslin's album 80's Ladies. The song reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It won Song of the Year at the 1988 CMA Awards.
Sunday Morning with Charley Pride is a studio album by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in April 1976 via RCA Victor Records and was produced by Jerry Bradley. It was Pride's twenty second studio record released in his music career and contained ten tracks. The album was also Pride's second collection of gospel recordings.
She's Just an Old Love Turned Memory is the twenty-third studio album by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in March 1977 via RCA Victor Records and contained ten tracks. The record was co-produced by Jerry Bradley and Pride. It was Pride's twenty third studio recording in his career and spawned three singles: "A Whole Lotta Things to Sing About", "I'll Be Leaving Alone", and the title track. The album received positive reviews from critics and music publications.
Someone Loves You Honey is the twenty-fourth studio album by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in February 1978 on RCA Victor and contained 11 tracks. The album was co-produced by Jerry Bradley and Pride. Two of Pride's major hits were included on the studio record: "More to Me" and the title track. Both songs became number one hits. The album itself would also reach charting positions following its release.
"My Roots Are Showing..." is the fourth studio album by American country singer–songwriter K. T. Oslin. It was released on October 1, 1996, via BNA Records and contained ten tracks. The album was co-produced by Oslin and Rick Will. The project contained cover versions of songs first made famous in the country and pop fields. It was Oslin's first studio album release in six years after experiencing personal setbacks. "My Roots Are Showing..." reached peak positions on the country albums chart following its release. It would also spawn two singles issued to country radio in 1996.
"Wall of Tears" is a song written by Richard Leigh and Peter McCann. It was originally recorded by American country music artist Gus Hardin and was the title track of her 1984 album. The song was also recorded by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released on January 9, 1987 as the first single from Oslin's album 80's Ladies. The song reached #40 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Live Close By, Visit Often is a studio album by American country singer–songwriter K. T. Oslin. It was released on March 6, 2001 via BNA Records and contained 12 tracks. The album was co-produced by Oslin herself and Raul Malo. The project was Oslin's first in five years and second to be issued on the BNA label. It included a mix of new material and cover songs. Its title track was a charting single, as well as its cover of "Come on-a My House." Live Close By, Visit Often would reach a charting position following its release and receive reviews from music publications as well.
Simply is the sixth and final studio album by American country singer–songwriter K. T. Oslin. It was released on June 2, 2015 via Red River Entertainment and contained nine tracks. The project was co-produced by Oslin herself and Jimmy Nichols. Simply was Oslin's first studio release in 14 years and included a mix of re-recordings and new material. The album would also be the final release of new music in her career.
Love in a Small Town is a video album by American country singer–songwriter K. T. Oslin. It was released on July 1, 1991, by RCA Records and contained five tracks. The project was named for Oslin's 1990 studio album of the same name. It contained all of her music videos released up to that point and would later be certified gold in sales.
