title: Keep It Between the Lines
text: # 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.
  
  ## 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) | 1 |
  | US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) | 1 |
  
  ### Year-end charts
  
  | Chart (1991) | Position |
  | - | - |
  | Canada Country Tracks (RPM) | 26 |
  | US Country Songs (Billboard) | 55 |
  