- Today in 1969, Glen Campbell was awarded his first gold single for “Wichita Lineman.”
- Today in 1990, for the third straight year Randy Travis lead country winners at the American Music Awards with three awards. Other country winners included Reba McEntire, Alabama and Clint Black.
- Today in 1991, Aaron Tippin’s first album, “You’ve Got To Stand For Something,” was released.
- Today in 1994, Hal Ketchum joined the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 2001, Kenny Chesney’s album “Greatest Hits” was certified gold and platinum.
- Today in 2005, Darryl Worley’s “Awful, Beautiful Life” reached the top of the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 2012, Brad Paisley performed “Camouflage” in a halftime set during an NFL playoff game at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park where New York Giants beat the 49ers 20-17.
- Today in 2013, Lady Antebellum’s single, “Downtown,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2018, Neil Diamond announced he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is officially retiring from touring.
- Today in 2018, the single, “What Ifs,” by Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina, went double-platinum single.
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