- Today in 1959, Skeeter Davis joined the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1963, Connie Smith won a talent contest in Columbus, Ohio, and gained the attention of guest artist Bill Anderson, who helped her get her first recording contract.
- Today in 1966, Roger Miller’s “Dang Me” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1981, Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White were married.
- Today in 1984, the Judds made their first appearance at #1 on the Billboard country chart with “Mama He’s Crazy.”
- Today in 1987, Dolly Parton announced she’d lost 50 pounds.
- Today in 1992, Dolly Parton’s “Eagle When She Flies” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1995, Lee Roy Parnell hit the top of the charts with his single, “A Little Bit Of You.”
- Today in 1996, Trisha Yearwood and Faith Hill performed with Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Little Richard and Gloria Estefan at the closing ceremonies at the Atlanta Olympics.
- Today in 1998, George Strait led with five nominations at the 32nd annual Country Music Association Awards.
- Today in 2001, Jason Aldean married Jessica Ussery in Macon, Georgia. They divorced in 2013 following his highly publicized affair with Brittany Kerr. Aldean went public with Kerr in early 2014.
- Today in 2008, Brooks & Dunn received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Today in 2009, Miranda Lambert’s single, “White Liar,” was released.
- Today in 2010, Taylor Swift’s “Mine” was rush-released by her record label after the song was leaked on the Internet.
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