Killin' Time (1988)

"Clint Black's accessible brand of Texas country burned up the charts upon its release, selling two million copies and yielding the hit singles "Better Man," "Killin' Time," "Nobody's Home," "Walkin' Away," and "Nothing's News." A country music traditionalist from Texas, Clint Black was one of the first artists to kick-start the mass-market popularity of country in the '90s. Black is also one of the first artists of a generation that was equally inspired by rock-oriented pop like '70s singer/songwriters and '60s rock & roll as well as country artists Merle Haggard, Bob Wills, and George Jones. Born in New Jersey but raised in Houston, he absolutely tore up the country charts when he debuted in 1989 -- his first four singles hit number one, and his first 24 all reached the Top Ten. Co-writing every one of his numerous hits, Black brings a highly personal style to his music that is uncommon within Nashville." (Allmusic)