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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ↑ "Mel McDaniel Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 1988". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2021.