- Today in 1963, “Ring Of Fire” by Johnny Cash peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
- Today in 1978, Emmylou Harris’ “Elite Hotel” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1978, “Only One Love In My Life” by Ronnie Milsap was #1 on the country charts.
- Today in 1981, Alabama was #1 on the country charts with “Feels So Right.”
- Today in 1988, Tanya Tucker’s “Strong Enough To Bend” album was released.
- Today in 1996, LeAnn Rimes‘ debut album, “Blue,” hit #1 on the country album charts. It went on to spend 26 weeks at the top – that’s a total of six months.
- Today in 1997, Vince Gill‘s father, Stan, died following surgery for pancreatic cancer.
- Today in 1999, the Oak Ridge Boys released their album, “Voices.”
- Today in 1999, Merle Haggard’s “Live at Billy Bob’s Texas” album was released.
- Today in 2000, Chely Wright didn’t send out official announcements, but her beloved pooch, Minnie, graduated with honors from obedience school.
- Today in 2001, Lee Ann Womack won $125,000 on ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” And no, she didn’t keep it for herself – the money was donated to the Independent School District in her Texas hometown of Jacksonville.
- Today in 2003, Shania Twain wrapped a series of events in Chicago with her highly anticipated concert (her first full-length performance in the States for more than three years), which took place at Hutchinson Field in the city’s historic Grant Park. Shania entertained her 65,000 faithful fans with a show featuring a mix of her previous hits (including “Man! I Feel Like A Woman,” “Honey, I’m Home,” “Don’t Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)” and “Any Man of Mine”) as well as plenty of music from her album, “UP!”
- Today in 2007, Kimberly Roads Schlapman and husband her husband Stephen welcomed their daughter, Daisy Pearl, in Phoenix.
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