List of RPM number-one country singles of 1966

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These are the Canadian number-one country songs of 1966, per the RPM Country Tracks chart.

This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in 1966.

<i>RPM</i> (magazine) Canadian music industry publication

RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.

Contents

Issue dateTitleArtist
January 3Shadows of Your Heart Dianne Leigh
January 10
January 17Iron Town Rhythm Pals
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
February 21Don’t Knock on My Door The Canadian Sweethearts
February 28This They Say Is MeRhythm Pals
March 7
March 14The Auctioneer Irwin Prescott
December 5Whistling on the River Mercey Brothers
December 12
December 19
December 26

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