List of number-one country albums of 1987 (U.S.)
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These are the U.S. number-one country albums of 1987
, per the Billboard
Top Country Albums chart.
Note that Billboard publishes charts with an issue date approximately 7-10 days in advance.
1987 in country music
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1987.-Events:* June 13 — Randy Travis' "Forever and Ever, Amen" spends three weeks at No. 1 of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart...
, per the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Top Country Albums chart.
Note that Billboard publishes charts with an issue date approximately 7-10 days in advance.
| Issue Date | Album | Artist |
| January 3 | The Touch The Touch (album) The Touch is the seventh studio album from country music band Alabama. It was released in 1986.-Track listing:#"You've Got the Touch" - 4:15#"Vacation" - 5:33#"True, True Housewife" - 3:53... |
Alabama Alabama (band) Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen and his cousin Teddy Gentry , soon joined by Jeff Cook... |
| January 10 | The Touch | Alabama |
| January 17 | The Touch | Alabama |
| January 24 | What Am I Gonna Do About You What Am I Gonna Do About You What Am I Gonna Do About You is the eleventh album, and second straight #1 album for Reba McEntire on the Billboard country charts, containing two #1 singles, What Am I Gonna Do About You and One Promise Too Late.... |
Reba McEntire Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma... |
| January 31 | What Am I Gonna Do About You | Reba McEntire |
| February 7 | What Am I Gonna Do About You | Reba McEntire |
| February 14 | Ocean Front Property Ocean Front Property Ocean Front Property is American country music singer George Strait's seventh studio album. It was released on MCA Records in 1987. It is certified 2× Multi-platinum by the RIAA. It is also Strait's first CD to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart... |
George Strait George Strait George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional... |
| February 21 | Ocean Front Property | George Strait |
| February 28 | Ocean Front Property | George Strait |
| March 7 | Ocean Front Property | George Strait |
| March 14 | Ocean Front Property | George Strait |
| March 21 | Heartland Heartland (The Judds album) Heartland is the title of a studio album released by RCA Records in 1987 by the American country music duo The Judds. It features the singles "Don't Be Cruel" , "Turn It Loose", and "I Know Where I'm Going". The album was released in Europe under the title Give a Little Love, as a 15-track... |
The Judds The Judds The Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. One of the most successful acts in country music history, The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country... |
| March 28 | Heartland | The Judds |
| April 4 | Heartland | The Judds |
| April 11 | Hank Live Hank Live Hank Live is a live album by American country music artist Hank Williams, Jr. It was released by Warner Bros. Records in January 1987. The album reached #1 on the Top Country Albums chart and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.-Track listing:... |
Hank Williams, Jr. Hank Williams, Jr. Randall Hank Williams , better known as Hank Williams, Jr. and Bocephus, is an American country singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of Southern rock, blues, and traditional country... |
| April 18 | Wheels Wheels (Restless Heart album) Wheels is the second studio album by American country music group Restless Heart. It was released by RCA Records in October 1986. "That Rock Won't Roll," "I'll Still Be Loving You," "New York ," "Why Does It Have to Be " and the title track were released as singles... |
Restless Heart Restless Heart Restless Heart is an American country music band established in 1984. The band's original members were John Dittrich , Paul Gregg , Dave Innis , Greg Jennings , and Verlon Thompson... |
| April 25 | Ocean Front Property | George Strait |
| May 2 | Trio Trio (album) Trio was a collaboration album by three of the most successful American female singers of the 1970s and 1980s, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris... |
Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk... , Linda Ronstadt Linda Ronstadt Linda Ronstadt is an American popular music recording artist. She has earned eleven Grammy Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, an ALMA Award, numerous United States and internationally certified gold, platinum and multiplatinum albums, in addition to Tony Award and Golden... & Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris is an American singer-songwriter and musician. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and duet partner, working with numerous other artists including... |
| May 9 | Trio | Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris |
| May 16 | Trio | Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris |
| May 23 | Trio | Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris |
| May 30 | Trio | Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris |
| June 6 | Hillbilly Deluxe Hillbilly Deluxe (Dwight Yoakam album) Hillbilly Deluxe is the second album by country music singer/songwriter Dwight Yoakam.The second consecutive No. 1 Billboard album by Yoakam, four of its tracks would find their way into the Top 40 of the Hot Country Singles chart in 1987 and 1988, all topping out in the lower half of the Top Ten.... |
Dwight Yoakam Dwight Yoakam Dwight David Yoakam is an American singer-songwriter, actor and film director, most famous for his pioneering country music... |
| June 13 | Hillbilly Deluxe | Dwight Yoakam |
| June 20 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis Randy Travis Randy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits... |
| June 27 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| July 4 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| July 11 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| July 18 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| July 25 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| August 1 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| August 8 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| August 15 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| August 22 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| August 29 | Born to Boogie Born to Boogie (album) Born to Boogie is a studio album by American country music artist Hank Williams, Jr. It was released by Warner Bros. Records in July 1987. The title track, "Heaven Can't Be Found" and "Young Country" were released as singles. The album reached #1 on the Top Country Albums chart and has been... |
Hank Williams, Jr. |
| September 5 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| September 12 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| September 19 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| September 26 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| October 3 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| October 10 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| October 17 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| October 24 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| October 31 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| November 7 | Greatest Hits Volume Two | George Strait |
| November 14 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| November 21 | Just Us Just Us (album) Just Us is the eighth studio album from country music band Alabama. Released in 1987, the album produced the singles "Tar Top", "Face to Face" and "Fallin' Again"... |
Alabama |
| November 28 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| December 5 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| December 12 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| December 19 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |
| December 26 | Always & Forever | Randy Travis |