- Today in 1963, five weeks after Patsy Cline was killed in a plane crash, her song “Sweet Dreams (Of You)” was released.
- Today in 1981, Ronnie Milsap recorded “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It For The World.”
- Today in 1985, the “Greatest Hits” album by Lee Greenwood was released.
- Today in 1989, Dolly Parton was a guest host on “Saturday Night Live,” singing “Why’d You Come In Here Lookin’ Like That.”
- Today in 1992, Reba McEntire’s video, “For My Broken Heart,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1993, Trisha Yearwood’s “Hearts in Armor” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1994, the “Best Of Reba McEntire” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, the Statler Brothers got great news on two fronts. Their “Partners In Rhyme” album was certified gold and “The Best Of The Statler Brothers” collection was certified triple platinum.
- Today in 1996, Alan Jackson released the single, “Home.”
- Today in 1996, Clay Walker was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and told he would be dead within eight years. He is still alive today.
- Today in 1997, Sawyer Brown’s album, “Six Days On The Road,” was released.
- Today in 1997, Aaron Tippin’s “Greatest Hits and Then Some” collection arrived in stores.
- Today in 1998, in a first for CMT, the network launched Faith Hill’s album “Faith” with a live concert. Others participating on the show included Tim McGraw, Vince Gill and singer/songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman.
- Today in 1999, Shania Twain’s self-titled debut album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1999, the British music magazine, “Mojo,” compiled a list of the Top 100 Singers of All Time – in every genre of music. While John Lennon topped the list, country legends were well represented, too. Elvis Presley came in at #2, and the list also included Buddy Holly at #41, Emmylou Harris at #43, Johnny Cash at #45, Willie Nelson at #47, Patsy Cline at #55, Charlie Rich at #70 and Hank Williams Sr. at #91.
- Today in 1999, Vince Gill’s Volvo was rear-ended on West End Avenue in Nashville, causing a three-car collision. While handling the paperwork, the driver who hit Gill’s car gave him a tape, hoping Gill will record one of his songs.
- Today in 2002, CRIKEY! Steve Irwin and Jamie O’Neal together? Yup…well…sorta. According to Australia’s “Business Review Weekly,” they were among the top-earning entertainers Down Under. With an estimated income of $8.7-million in 2001, “The Crocodile Hunter” was just shy of Jamie’s longtime friend/actor Russell Crowe and legendary rockers AC/DC on the earnings list. Jamie herself came in at #57.
- Today in 2004, Big & Rich staged a parade in Nashville as they shot the video to “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy).” Also taking part: Gretchen Wilson, Gary Chapman and the Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders.
- Today in 2008, Lady Antebellum’s self-titled debut album arrived in stores.
- Today in 2013, Kellie Pickler was told she was a “million-dollar dancer” on “Dancing With The Stars.”
- Today in 2018, Chris Stapleton celebrated his 40th birthday…with the arrival of his twin boys, Macon and Samuel. The world got the news on the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards when host Reba McEntire announced the news live during the show.
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