- Today in 1971, Jerry Lee Lewis makes his Grand Ole Opry debut – and broke two promises: that he wouldn’t sing rock & roll, and wouldn’t swear. The set list included “Another Place, Another Time,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Great Balls Of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On.”
- Today in 1989, George Bush’s inauguration was all kinds of country. Performing for the occasion were: The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, Moe Bandy, Steve Wariner, Lee Greenwood, Randy Travis and Loretta Lynn.
- Today in 1995, Wynonna’s self-titled solo debut album was certified quadruple platinum.
- Today in 1995, Reba McEntire topped the country charts with “‘Til You Loved Me.
- Today in 1997, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lonestar, Trisha Yearwood and Kim Richey were among the performers at Bill Clinton’s inaugural celebration, which includes 14 different receptions. Vice President Al Gore and wife Tipper danced to the “Tennessee Waltz.”
- Today in 1998, Garth Brooks released the home video version of his concert in Central Park.
- Today in 2001, Sara Evans soared to #1 in Billboard with “Born To Fly.”
- Today in 2005, Keith Urban and John Fogerty taped an episode of “CMT Crossroads” together at Union Station in Los Angeles. In addition to Urban’s hits “You’ll Think Of Me,” “Somebody Like You” and “Days Go By,” they also worked up a version of “Blue Suede Shoes.”
- Today in 2009, Faith Hill performed “If My Heart Had Wings” at the Washington Convention Center during ABC’s “The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration.” Also appearing: Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Sting, Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder.
- Today in 2013, the Zac Brown Band performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The San Francisco 49ers advance to the Super Bowl with a 28-24 win against the Falcons.
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