Today in 1971, John Denver’s single, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.

Today in 1981, Kenny Rogers’ “Share Your Love” album was certified gold and platinum.

Today in 1982, “Love Will Turn You Around” by Kenny Rogers peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

Today in 1982, George Strait’s single, “Fool Hearted Memory,” topped the country charts — it was his first #1 song.

Today in 1988, Charlie Daniels and several band members escaped injury when their motor home burst into flames on the Ventura Freeway in Southern California.

Today in 1992, Lorrie Morgan’s “Something In Red” album was certified platinum.

Today in 1992, the single, “I Still Believe In You,” by Vince Gill hit #1. The song was named the CMA Song of the Year in 1993.

Today in 1993, Tracy Lawrence earned a #1 country single in Billboard with “Can’t Break It To My Heart”

Today in 1996, “Trace Adkins Day” was declared in his hometown of Sarepta, Lousiana.

Today in 2011, Nicki Minaj was a surprise guest during Taylor Swift’s concert at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. The two teamed up on Minaj’s “Super Bass.”

Today in 2012, Little Big Town earned a platinum single for “Pontoon.”

Today in 2015, Maddie & Tae’s debut album, “Start Here,” was released.

Today in 2015, Sam Hunt’s single, “House Party,” was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA.

Today in 2015, Keith Urban’s video for “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” premieres on Vevo.

Today in 2017, Chris Young established a GoFundMe account to raise money for South Texas victims of Hurricane Harvey. He seeded the campaign with a personal donation of $100,000.