Today In 1956, Elvis Presley buys his mother a pink Cadillac while in Los Angeles to record.

Today In 1974, John Denver closed a one-week stand at Los Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre, where he recorded the live album “An Evening With John Denver.” It included “Thank God I’m A Country Boy.”

Today In 1992, Vince Gill releases his “I Still Believe in You” album.

Today In 1998, Richie McDonald, of Lonestar, and wife Lorie welcome daughter Mollie Ann.

Today In 1998, Alan Jackson’s “High Mileage” album is released.

Today In 1999, Chad Brock marries Marleda Upton, the woman who inspired his hit “Yes!” Unfortunately, they later said “No!” The couple has divorced.

Today In 2000, The Dixie Chicks’ Wide Open Spaces receives a diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (R-I-A-A) for selling more than 10-million copies.

Today In 2001, The Broadway revival of “Annie Get Your Gun” closes with Crystal Bernard (“Wings”) in the title role. She took over when Reba McEntire left the production just two months earlier, but ticket sales slumped after Reba departed.

Today In 2003, Jimmy Wayne and Buddy Jewell perform on Jerry Lewis’ annual Muscular Dystrophy Telethon.

Today in 2004, Sara Evans performed “Born To Fly” on the third night of the Republican National Convention at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Brooks & Dunn sing “Only In America” after a speech by incumbent vice president Dick Cheney.

Today in 2005, Little Big Town’s “Boondocks” video debuted on CMT.

Today in 2006, Taylor Swift performed “Tim McGraw” in her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.

Today in 2010, Miranda Lambert wound up with a total of nine Country Music Association Awards nominations – the most ever for a female artist – as the CMA wrapped two days of finalist announcements for its 44th annual awards.

Today in 1968, the single, “Harper Valley P.T.A.,” by Jeannie C. Riley, entered the Top 40 chart.

Today in 1993, Tracy Lawrence’s “Alibis” album was certified platinum.

Today in 1993, Garth Brooks announced that he wanted to make movies and had signed with an agency to represent him.

Today in 1994, Clay Walker’s self-titled debut album was certified platinum.

Today in 1994, Dwight Yoakam’s “This Time” album was certified double platinum.

Today in 1998, Hank Williams’ “40 Greatest Hits” album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.

Today in 1998, Dixie Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces” album was certified platinum.

Today in 1999, Dixie Chicks’ “Fly” album was released.

Today in 2007, Trisha Yearwood and R&B singer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds shot an episode of “CMT Crossroads” at Belmont University’s Curb Entertainment Center in Nashville. The set list included “How Do I Live,” “Change The World” and “Walkaway Joe.”

Today in 2010, Miranda Lambert received five nominations for the 44thannual Country Music Association awards on the first of two days of nominee announcements. Three are for “White Liar,” two for “The House That Built Me.”

Today in 2012, Randy Houser’s “How Country Feels” video debuted on CMT.

Today in 2016, Maren Morris shot an episode of “CMT Crossroads” with Alicia Keys at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee.

Today in 1971, John Denver’s single, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.

Today in 1981, Kenny Rogers’ “Share Your Love” album was certified gold and platinum.

Today in 1982, “Love Will Turn You Around” by Kenny Rogers peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

Today in 1982, George Strait’s single, “Fool Hearted Memory,” topped the country charts — it was his first #1 song.

Today in 1988, Charlie Daniels and several band members escaped injury when their motor home burst into flames on the Ventura Freeway in Southern California.

Today in 1992, Lorrie Morgan’s “Something In Red” album was certified platinum.

Today in 1992, the single, “I Still Believe In You,” by Vince Gill hit #1. The song was named the CMA Song of the Year in 1993.

Today in 1993, Tracy Lawrence earned a #1 country single in Billboard with “Can’t Break It To My Heart”

Today in 1996, “Trace Adkins Day” was declared in his hometown of Sarepta, Lousiana.

Today in 2011, Nicki Minaj was a surprise guest during Taylor Swift’s concert at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. The two teamed up on Minaj’s “Super Bass.”

Today in 2012, Little Big Town earned a platinum single for “Pontoon.”

Today in 2015, Maddie & Tae’s debut album, “Start Here,” was released.

Today in 2015, Sam Hunt’s single, “House Party,” was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA.

Today in 2015, Keith Urban’s video for “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” premieres on Vevo.

Today in 2017, Chris Young established a GoFundMe account to raise money for South Texas victims of Hurricane Harvey. He seeded the campaign with a personal donation of $100,000.

On this day in 1990: Garth Brooks’ “No Fences” album was released. It’s since gone on to sell more than 16-million copies, making it one of the best-selling country albums of all time. In fact, the project held the record until it was unseated by Shania Twain’s “Come On Over,” which has been certified for sales of 18-million. Garth maintains his record for selling the most albums ever. To date he has sold over 105-million.