- Today in 1956, Johnny Cash debuted on the charts with “I Walk The Line.”
- Today in 1958, The Country Music Association was founded in Nashville.
- Today in 1975, “Rhinestone Cowboy” single by Glen Campbell was certified gold.
- Today in 1981, “(There’s) No Getting Over Me” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at #5 on the pop singles chart.
- Today in 1981, “Fancy Free” by the Oak Ridge Boys topped the country charts.
- Today in 1989, the “Reba McEntire Live” album was released.
- Today in 1995, Wade Hayes’ “Old Enough To Know Better” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1996, Bryan White’s album, “Between Now And Forever,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1998, Brooks & Dunn topped the Billboard chart with their single, “How Long Gone.”
- Today in 2000, Alan Jackson’s “It Must Be Love” pushed Lonestar’s “What About Now” out of the #1 spot on the country charts.
- Today in 2001, it was announced that was the highest grossing country tour of 2001 belonged to Tim McGraw. His 43-city jaunt, “Tim McGraw On Tour,” also included Kenny Chesney and Mark Collie.
- Today in 2001, Alan Jackson’s album, “When Somebody Loves You,” was certified platinum. His 1996 CD, “Everything I Love”, was tapped for triple platinum status.
- Today in 2001, Brooks & Dunn’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified triple platinum, while their “If You See Her” project was certified for sales of two-million copies.
- Today in 2001, the Dixie Chicks were “flying high.” Their “Fly” album was certified for sales of 9-million. It has since gone on to sell over 10-million copies.
- Today in 2001, Pam Tillis’ “Greatest Hits” collection was certified platinum.
- Today in 2001, Tim McGraw was in Nashville celebrating the success of his #1 single, “Grown Men Don’t Cry.”
- Today in 2001, Toby Keith’s album, “Pull My Chain,” debuted at #1 on the country album charts.
- Today in 2001, LeAnn Rimes joined Don Henley, Courtney Love and others at a hearing before members of the California State Senate in Sacramento, as lawmakers examine California statutes governing record deals.
- Today in 2007, Taylor Swift received a gold single for “Teardrops On My Guitar.”
- Today in 2009, Jason Aldean’s “Big Green Tractor” started its four-week run at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2012, Eric Church topped the nomination list for the Country Music Association awards.
- Today in 2014, Kelly Clarkson made a surprise appearance to perform “PrizeFighter” with Trisha Yearwood during a Garth Brooks concert at Chicago’s Allstate Arena. The audience included Carrie Underwood.
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