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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.
This Woman is the second studio album by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released by RCA Records in August 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.
"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.
"Do Ya" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released in August 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 in January 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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Mary and Willie" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released in February 1991 as the third single from the album Love in a Small Town. The song reached #28 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"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.
"Didn't Expect It to Go Down This Way" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist K. T. Oslin. It was released in October 1989 as the fifth single from the album This Woman. The song reached #23 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"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 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.
Love in a Small Town is a video album by American country singer–songwriter K. T. Oslin. It was released on July 1, 1991, via 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.
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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 254.
- ↑ "All the Answers". The New Yorker . 28 July 2008.
- ↑ "K.T. Oslin Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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