- Today in 1974, Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” went to #1 on the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1981, George Strait records his first hit, “Unwound,” at Music City Music Hall in Nashville.
- Today in 1985, Charlie Daniels hosted Volunteer Jam XI at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium, joined by Kris Kristofferson, Tom Wopat, Little Richard, Nicolette Larson, Alabama, Ted Nugent, Bill Medley, Lacy J. Dalton, Gail Davies, Eddy Raven, Emmylou Harris and Amy Grant, among others.
- Today in 1993, Willie Nelson and the IRS settled their long-standing tax feud. The U.S. government kept $3.6-million in assets it had already seized, and Willie had to pay $5.4-million of the $13.1 million balance.
- Today in 1996, Shania Twain hit #1 with “(If You’re Not In It For Love) I’m Outta Here.”
- Today in 1996, the mayor of Tampa, Florida proclaimed that it was “Henry Paul Day,” in honor of BlackHawk’s lead singer, Henry Paul. Mayor Dick A. Greco said Paul should be honored for “lifelong achievements in one of our nation’s classic treasures: country music.”
- Today in 2003, Keith Urban announced that a throat ailment affecting his vocal chords would force the cancellation of his professional obligations for 6 weeks.
- Today in 2008, Brad Paisley’s “Letter To Me” occupied the #1 position on the Billboard country chart, where it remained the rest of the month.
- Today in 2010, Tim McGraw and Gwyneth Paltrow shot concert footage for the movie “Country Strong” at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville. The Lost Trailers performed for extras during the day.
- Today in 2013, it was the eve of the Super Bowl, and Rascal Flatts team up with Journey for a live installment of “CMT Crossroads” from the Sugar Mill in New Orleans. The hour included “Life Is A Highway,” “Fast Cars And Freedom” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
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