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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.
The discography of American country music singer-songwriter K. T. Oslin contains six studio albums, six compilation albums, one video album, seven music videos, 25 singles and six album appearances. Oslin signed a recording contract with Elektra Records in 1981. Both singles failed to become major hits. She then signed with RCA Records in 1987 and released the single "80's Ladies." The song became a top ten country hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in July 1987. Oslin's corresponding debut studio album of the same name reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and spent 148 weeks on the list. It would also be her highest-charting album on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 68. The album would sell one million copies and spawn the number one hits "Do Ya" and "I'll Always Come Back." Oslin's second album, This Woman was released in 1988 and was her second record to certify platinum in sales. It was her second-highest charting album on the country chart, reaching number two in 1989. Its second single, "Hold Me," topped the country songs chart in January 1989. The album also spawned the top ten hits "Hey Bobby" and the title track.
80's Ladies is the debut studio album by American country music artist K. T. Oslin, released by RCA on June 30, 1987. The album marked her second major label debut, which shot her successes to the mainstream country after her first failed attempt with Elektra, a Warner subdivision, had folded with two singles released there in 1982. Ultimately rushing forward with her depressive state, she made her second and final effort to sign with another major label. Coming in meeting with RCA Records executives, she ultimately signed with the label at 45 years old.
"Hold Me" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released in September 1988 as the second single from her album This Woman. The song was Oslin's third number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.
"Come Next Monday" is a song co-written by American country music singer K. T. Oslin. It was originally recorded by Judy Rodman on her 1986 album Judy.
"Face to Face" is a song written by Randy Owen and recorded by American country music group Alabama. It was released in December 1987 as the second single from the album Just Us. The song featured K.T. Oslin on guest vocals, although she was not credited, and was Alabama's twenty-second number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent fifteen weeks on the country chart.
"Here We Are" is a song written by Vince Gill and Beth Nielsen Chapman, and recorded by American country music group Alabama. It was released in June 1991 as the fifth and final single from their album Pass It On Down. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in August 1991.
"Down to My Last Teardrop" is a song written by Paul Davis, and recorded by American country music artist Tanya Tucker. It was released in June 1991 as the first single from Tucker's album What Do I Do with Me. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1991, behind Brooks & Dunn's "Brand New Man" and number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
"80's Ladies" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released in April 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.
"Hey Bobby" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released in February 1989 as the third single from the album This Woman. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"This Woman" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released in June 1989 as the fourth single and title track from the album This Woman. The song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Down at the Twist and Shout" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Mary Chapin Carpenter. It celebrates the Bethesda, Maryland, dance and music venue Twist & Shout. It was released in June 1991 as the third single from the album Shooting Straight in the Dark. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart on September 14, 1991. The Cajun-themed song features backing from members of BeauSoleil, who are also name-dropped in the lyrics. Carpenter performed the song pregame at Super Bowl XXXI.
"I Couldn't See You Leavin'" is a song written by Ronnie Scaife and Rory Bourke, and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty. It was released in December 1990 as the second single from his album Crazy in Love. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1991. It was Conway's final Top 10 hit.
"I'd Lie to You for Love" is a song written by Frankie Miller and Jeff Barry that was originally recorded in 1985 by Danny Spanos but became a bigger hit later the same year for the American country music duo The Bellamy Brothers, who earned co-writing credits for their lyrical additions to the track. The Bellamy Brothers' version was released in September 1985 as the second single from the album Howard & David. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Silver and Gold" is a song recorded by the American country music artist Dolly Parton. It was released in May 1991 as the second single from the album Eagle When She Flies.
"You Win Again" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Mary Chapin Carpenter. It was released in October 1990 as the first single from the album Shooting Straight in the Dark. The song reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 6 on the RPM Country Tracks in Canada.
"Right Now" is a song written by Al Lewis and Sylvester Bradford, and recorded by rock and roll singer Gene Vincent and his Blue Caps on 15 December 1957. The song was not released until 1959, when the Blue Caps had disbanded.
"Round the Clock Lovin'" is a song written by Rory Bourke and K.T. Oslin. It was recorded by American country artist Gail Davies and was released as a single via Warner Bros. Records in 1982. The song was recorded in July 1981 at the "Producer's Workshop" in Hollywood, California, United States. The session was produced entirely by Davies among previous sessions.
"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 in December 1986 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.
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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 255.
- ↑ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 1508." RPM . Library and Archives Canada. May 4, 1991. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- ↑ "K.T. Oslin Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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