- Today in 1948, Hank Williams recorded “Lovesick Blues” in Cincinnati.
- Today in 1960, guitarist Chuck Mead was born in Missouri. He came one of the two lead vocalists in BR549.
- Today in 1973, Merle Haggard’s song “If We Make It Through December” hit #1 on the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1981, at a rock auction in London, a letter of introduction from Buddy Holly to Decca Records sold for $2,000. At the same event, John and Cynthia Lennon’s marriage certificate was sold for $850 and an autographed program from the world premiere of the Beatles film “Help!” brought in $2,100.
- Today in 1984, The Judd’s and “Why Not Me” were found at #1 on the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1994, Martina and John McBride welcomed their daughter, Delaney.
- Today in 1995, Clint Black’s album, “One Emotion,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 2002, Nashville’s morning paper, “The Tennessean,” named Alan Jackson the Tennessean of the Year, in great part because of his accomplishments with the song “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning).” The funny thing is, Alan hails from Newnan, Georgia.
- Today in 2009, The Zac Brown Band’s “Highway 20 Ride” video premiered on CMT.com.
- Today in 2010, “Country Strong” debuted in Los Angeles and Nashville. Time McGraw portrayed the manager of a singer played by Gwyneth Paltrow.
- Today in 2013, Paris, Illinois observed Brett Eldredge Day and unveiled city-limit signs proclaiming the community the “Home of Nashville Recording Artist: Brett Eldredge.”
- Today in 2016, Lucy Hale posted her outrage on Twitter after topless photos were stolen from her phone and posted online.
- Today in 2017, Dustin Lynch made a surprise appearance as the opening act for Garth Brooks at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
- Today in 2017, Lady A’s Dave Haywood and his wife, Kelli, welcomed daughter Lillie Renee Haywood, in Nashville.
- Today in 2018, Brett Young’s “Ticket To L.A.” tops the Billboard country albums chart.
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