- Today in 1949, Loretta Webb married Oliver “Mooney” Lynn in Butcher Holler, Kentucky. Mooney gave Loretta her first guitar, became her first manager, and inspired some of her feisty music. They were married until his death in 1996.
- Today in 1952, Audrey Williams filed for divorce from Hank Williams for the second time in four years. Married since 1944, she meant it this time – their divorce was finalized the following July.
- Today in 1980, Crystal Gayle’s “Miss the Mississippi” album became the first country release to receive a gold record throughout the ‘80s.
- Today in 1981, Merle Haggard’s “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink” made its way to #1 on the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1982, the Oak Ridge Boys’ “Bobbie Sue” was released by MCA.
- Today in 1998, Martina McBride’s “A Broken Wing” climbed to #1 on the Billboard Country chart.
- Today in 2003, Darryl Worley performed “Have You Forgotten?” publicly for the first time on the Grande Ole Opry at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
- Today in 2005, the city council of Rincon, Georgia, approves a sign proclaiming the community as the hometown of Billy Currington.
- Today in 2009, Taylor Swift appeared as the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” performing “Love Story” and “Forever & Always.”
- Today in 2010, John Rich and wife, Joan, welcomed their son, Cash Rich, in Nashville.
- Today in 2013, Luke Bryan helped rescue a horse in Tennessee’s Harpeth River. Bryan discovered the animal while boating on the river. More than 10 people brought it back to dry land.
- Today in 2014, Randy Houser picked up a platinum single from the RIAA with “How Country Feels” while Miranda Lambert’s “Four The Record” album went platinum.
- Today in 2014, Vince Gill and Zac Brown joined Gregg Allman on “Midnight Rider” during a four-hour Allman tribute at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. Also paying homage were Trace Adkins, Martina McBride, Jackson Browne, Eric Church, John Hiatt, Brantley Gilbert, Keb’ Mo’ and Warren Haynes.
- Today in 2014, the North Dakota State Historical Society voted to purchase the boyhood home of Lawrence Welk, who had a 1945 country hit by collaborating with Red Foley. The Strasburg building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Today in 2015, Carrie Underwood’s “Something In The Water” begins a four-week reign at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2015, Lee Ann Womack and Steve Earle sang “Pancho And Lefty” for “The Life & Songs Of Emmylou Harris: An All-Star Concert Celebration” at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The lineup included Vince Gill, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rodney Crowell, Kris Kristofferson, Chris Hillman, Herb Pedersen, Alison Krauss and Martina McBride.
- Today in 2017, “God, Your Mama, And Me,” by Florida Georgia Line featuring Backstreet Boys hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2018, John Berry had surgery to remove malignant tonsils in Nashville. When doctors discovered the cancer has spread, a portion of his soft palate was removed as well.
- Today in 2018, Dan + Shay’s “Where It All Began” album went gold album – the same day their award-winning single, “Tequila,” hit the airwaves. Also on this day? Miranda Lambert’s single, “Tin Man,” went gold.
- Today in 2019, the 2010 Zac Brown Band album “You Get What You Give” receives double- and triple-platinum honors from the RIAA.
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