- Today in 1952, Hank Williams was fired from the Grand Ole Opry for unreliability due to alcoholism.
- Today in 1984, “That’s The Thing About Love” by Don Williams topped the country charts.
- Today in 1989, Holly Dunn was #1 with the single, “Are You Ever Gonna Love Me.”
- Today in 1992, Alabama’s “American Pride” album was released.
- Today in 1993, Alan Jackson’s “A Lot About Livin’” album was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1994, Neal McCoy earned his first gold album for “No Doubt About It.”
- Today in 1995, the album, “The Last One To Know,” by Reba McEntire was certified for sales of one million copies, bringing her total number of platinum albums to 11.
- Today in 1998, Vince Gill’s album, “The Key,” was released.
- Today in 1998, the Wilkinsons released their debut album, “Nothing But Love.”
- Today in 1998, the Dixie Chicks received the first of their many chicken-feet tattoos, which adorn their feet and ankles. Each tattoo celebrates the band’s #1 hits and album sales certifications.
- Today in 1999, John Michael Montgomery’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 2000, Lonestar’s single, “What About Now,” ended Lee Ann Womack’s six-week reign she enjoyed at the top of “Radio & Records’” country chart with “I Hope You Dance.”
- Today in 2001, Blake Shelton picked up his first #1 single in Billboard with “Austin,” which remained at the top for five weeks.
- Today in 2005, Steve Earle and Allison Moorer were married in Nashville in his seventh wedding and her second. The couple divorced in 2014, but do have a son together.
- Today in 2005, Billy Currington’s “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” video debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2006, “CMT Cross Country” debuts, demonstrating the parallels between a pair of country performers. The inaugural episode matches Josh Turner with one of his biggest influences, Randy Travis.
- Today in 2009, Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” album was released.
- Today in 2010, Luke Bryan and his wife, Caroline, welcomed son Tatum “Tate” Christopher Bryan.
- Today in 2013, Kenny Chesney’s “Come Over” rose to the top of the Billboard country singles chart.
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