- Today in 1981, Juice Newton’s single, “Queen of Hearts,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1989, Randy Travis crossed a Las Vegas Musicians Union picket line to begin a three-night series of shows at Bally’s.
- Today in 1983, the single, “I’m Only In It For The Love,” by John Conlee topped the charts.
- Today in 1991, Garth Brooks’ album, “Ropin’ The Wind,” was released. The first country album to enter “Billboard’s” Top 200 and Top Country Albums chart at #1, it was then the second biggest selling country CD of all time.
- Today in 2001, The “Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon” began. Country guests included Reba McEntire, Billy Gilman, Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakam, Tammy Cochran, Mickey Gilley, Sara Evans, The Clark Family Experience and The Oak Ridge Boys.
- Today in 2009, Jason Aldean’s “Big Green Tractor” went gold.
- Today in 2010, Brooks & Dunn played the final concert of the “Last Rodeo” farewell tour at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena with proceeds earmarked for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Reba McEntire guested on “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” and their last song was “Brand New Man.”
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