- Today in 1948, Opry legend Roy Acuff announced his intent to run for governor of Tennessee. He did eventually run for office against the incumbent and lost. He also campaigned for the job twice more and was unsuccessful.
- Today in 1969, Johnny Cash’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1989, Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified double platinum and Ricky Van Shelton’s album, “Wild-Eyed Dream,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1990, Kathy Mattea’s “Willow In The Wind” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1991, Randy Travis’ album, “Heroes And Friends,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Some Gave All” project was certified triple platinum.
- Today in 1992, Billy Dean topped the country charts with the single, “Billy the Kid.”
- Today in 1996, BlackHawk’s self-titled debut album was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1998, Tanya Tucker filed a $300,000 lawsuit against Capitol Records Nashville, contending that the label willfully neglected her career.
- Today in 2001, Tracy Byrd’s album, “Ten Rounds,” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2002, Darryl Worley’s album, “I Miss My Friend,” debuted at #1 on “Billboard’s” Country Album chart.
- Today in 2004, Toby Keith headlined his first stadium gig, which also featured Scotty Emerick, Al Ketchum, Gretchen Wilson, Montgomery Gentry and Jo Dee Messina.
- Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum’s “I Run To You” was certified gold.
- Today in 2012, Days after signing Florida Georgia Line, Republic Nashville released a remixed version of the duo’s debut single, “Cruise,” to radio.
- Today in 2012, Little Big Town’s single, “Pontoon,” was certified gold by the RIAA.
- Today in 2013, Miranda Lambert’s single, “Gunpowder & Lead,” went double-platinum. Carrie Underwood’s single, “Temporary Home,” was certified platinum by the RIAA on the same day.
- Today in 2014, Maddie & Tae’s “Girl In A Country Song” video debuted on NPR’s website.
- Today in 2015, Ashley Monroe’s album, “The Blade,” was released.
- Today in 2015, the Eagles performed at CenturyLink Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. It marked the final concert for founding member Glenn Frey, who died six months later.
- Today in 2016, Sheryl Crow was a contestant on the ABC-TV game show, “Match Game.” The same day? The Band Perry plays as ABC airs “Celebrity Family Feud.”
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