80's Ladies

80's Ladies
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 30, 1987 (1987-06-30)[1]
StudioThe Music Mill, Nashville, TN
GenreCountry
Length33:51
LabelRCA
ProducerHarold Shedd
K. T. Oslin chronology
80's Ladies
(1987)
This Woman
(1988)
Singles from 80's Ladies
  1. "Wall of Tears"
    Released: January 9, 1987[1]
  2. "80's Ladies"
    Released: April 24, 1987[1]
  3. "Do Ya"
    Released: September 11, 1987[1]
  4. "I'll Always Come Back"
    Released: January 8, 1988[2]
  5. "Younger Men"
    Released: 1988 (UK)[3]
Alternative cover
cover of LP version of 80's Ladies
Cover of the vinyl version of the album

80's Ladies is the debut studio album by American country music artist K. T. Oslin, released on June 30, 1987, by RCA Records Nashville. The album was her first release on a second major label, propelling her to success into the mainstream country genre after her first failed attempt with Elektra Records, two singles released in 1982. She had signed with RCA at 45 years old.

Commercially, the record topped the Billboard country chart, along with peaking at number 68 on the main Billboard 200, making it the highest-charting album in her discography. It was certified platinum in the United States by the RIAA and gold in Canada. Five singles were released from the album, with one being released in the UK. Its self-titled single has been praised by fans and critics, eventually winning Best Female Country Vocal Performance at the 1987 Grammy Awards and becoming the first woman to win "Song of the Year" at the Country Music Association Awards. The song also earned Oslin the top female vocalist award at the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and won the ACM award for music video of the year. The album garnered many major award nominations throughout 1988, and highly favorable reviews from music critics. Following the album's release, Oslin embarked on tours with Alabama and George Strait.

  1. ^ a b c d "K. T. Oslin Fact Sheet Discography & Awards". RCA, BMG Music. 1990. p. 2.
  2. ^ "Success Has K. T. Oslin Doing Double Time". RCA, BMG Music. February 10, 1988.
  3. ^ Younger Men (LP Single). K. T. Oslin. RCA. 1988. PB 49531.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)