Keep It Between the Lines

"Keep It Between the Lines" is a song written by Russell Smith and Kathy Louvin, and recorded by American country music singer Ricky Van Shelton. It was released in July 1991 as the second single from his fourth studio album Backroads, and was the tenth and final No. 1 single of his career.^[2]

"Keep It Between the Lines"
Single by Ricky Van Shelton
from the album Backroads
B-side	"Weekend World"
Released	July 11, 1991[1]
Recorded	December 20, 1990[1]
Genre	Country
Length	3:48
Label	Columbia Nashville(38-73956)
Songwriter(s)	Russell Smith Kathy Louvin
Producer(s)	Steve Buckingham
Ricky Van Shelton singles chronology
"I Am a Simple Man" (1991) "Keep It Between the Lines" (1991) "After the Lights Go Out" (1991)

Music video

The music video was directed and produced by Deaton Flanigen and premiered in mid-1991.

Chart positions

Chart (1991)	Peak position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[3]	1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4]	1

Year-end charts

Chart (1991)	Position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[5]	26
US Country Songs (Billboard)[6]	55