- Today in 1965, Ronnie Milsap married his wife, Joyce.
- Today in 1968, Johnny Cash’s “comeback” was complete when his album, “Live At The Folsom Prison,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1982, George Jones’ album, “Anniversary – Ten Years Of Hits,” was released.
- Today in 1984, Gary Morris opened in the opera performance of “La Boheme” in New York City opposite Linda Ronstadt.
- Today in 1985, the album, “Rockin’ With The Rhythm,” by the Judds was released.
- Today in 1990, Dwight Yoakam’s “If There Was A Way” album was released.
- Today in 1990, Garth Brooks’ album, “No Fences,” was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
- Today in 1992, Wynonna topped the country charts with her single, “No One Else On Earth.”
- Today in 1995, Diamond Rio’s Jimmy Olander married his wife, Claudia.
- Today in 1996, Shania Twain’s self-titled album was certified gold.
- Today in 1996, Garth Brooks’ album, “The Hits,” was certified for sales in excess of 9-million copies.
- Today in 1998, Reba McEntire’s single, “Forever Love,” was at #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart.
- Today in 2000, John Michael Montgomery’s single, “The Little Girl,” topped the country charts.
- Today in 2000, Sweethearts of the Rodeo’s Janis Oliver married Roy Cummins.
- Today in 2001, Martina McBride’s “Greatest Hits” collection was certified gold.
- Today in 2001, Joe Diffie’s “In Another World” album arrived in stores.
- Today in 2008, Alan Jackson was honored as “CMT Giants” was shot in Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Aiding in the tribute were George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley and Lee Ann Womack.
- Today in 2011, Trace Adkins sang the national anthem at Nashville’s LP Field, where the Tennessee Titans slammed the Indianapolis Colts, 27-10, in an NFL game.
- Today 2013, Eric Church was invited to the Boston Red Sox clubhouse at Fenway Park before Game 6 of the World Series.
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