These are undoubtedly three of the saddest country songs that ever came out, which were all released in the 1980s.

Thirty-one years ago today, George Strait was at No. 1 on the country album chart for the first time in four years.

Some songs have a way of instantly pulling you back in time. With just a few opening notes, and suddenly you’re reliving a memory you didn’t realize was tucked away. For millions of country fans, ...