Today in 1991, Dottie West was critically injured in a car accident while en route to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. It seems that due to problems with her own car, Dottie had asked a neighbor to drive her to her appearance. The car crashed and reportedly went airborne for 165-feet and slammed into the center divide. Both occupants were rushed to the Vanderbilt Medical Center in critical condition. Dottie suffered severe internal injuries and through her course of treatment received 35 units of blood. Her old friend, Kenny Rogers, reportedly visited her just before surgery. He is said to have promised her that they would record another song together when she was well enough to perform again. Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be and she died five days later at the age of 58.
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Another Stalker Busted Outside Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island Home
Taylor Swift admitted she carries “wound dressing” with her because of her fear of stalkers, and she has pretty good reason to. It seems yet another stalker was just arrested near her home in Rhode Island.
According to TMZ, a man was caught trying to enter the gate of her mansion, and when confronted he claimed that not only was he phone with her, he was at the home to marry her.
Luckily the man didn’t have any weapons on him, but cops did take him to a hospital for a mental evaluation and a white pick up truck with odd writings on both the interior and exterior was towed from the home.
Today in 1977: 3 people arrested for attempting to steal the body of Elvis Presley
Today in 1977, three people were arrested by police in Memphis, Tennessee charged with attempting to steal the body of Elvis Presley, who had been buried at the local Forest Hill cemetery a week and a half earlier. As a result of the incident, Elvis’ dad, Vernon, arranged to have the bodies of both his son and wife Gladys moved and re-buried side-by-side on the grounds of the Graceland mansion.
Eric Paslay Announces Live Album
Eric Paslay is getting ready to release a live album. “Live In Glasgow,” which is expected out sometime later this year, features ten tracks recorded during his European tour last summer.
“The first time I played in Glasgow I fell in love with the fans’ passion and energy and knew immediately we had to record my live album there,” Eric shares. “It was a blast! If we were able to capture even half of the good vibes that were in that room that night, we made a great record.”
Check out the track list below:
“Song About A Girl”
“Barefoot Blue Jean Night”
“Angel Eyes”
“Amarillo Rain”
“Even If It Breaks Your Heart” / “Learning To Fly”
“Here Comes Love” / “On The Road Again”
“High Class”
“She Don’t Love You”
“Less Than Whole”
“Friday Night”
Source: Music Row
Today in 1971, John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” hits #2 on the pop singles chart.
Today in 1971, John Denver’s single, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.
It was released as a single performed by Denver on April 12, 1971, peaking at number 2 on Billboard’s US Hot 100 singles for the week ending August 28, 1971. The song was a success on its initial release and was certified Gold by the RIAA on August 18, 1971, and Platinum on April 10, 2017. The song became one of John Denver’s most popular and beloved songs. It has continued to sell, with over 1.5 million digital copies sold in the United States. It is considered to be Denver’s signature song.
The song has a prominent status as an iconic symbol of West Virginia, which it describes as “almost Heaven”. In March 2014, it became one of the four official state anthems of West Virginia.
Taylor Swift Is The Highest Paid Woman In Music
Earlier this year, Forbes named Taylor Swift the highest-paid entertainer of the year, so it’s no surprise that she now also tops the mag’s list of the Highest Paid Women in Music.
Taylor, who just released her seventh album, “Lover,” earns the top spot by bringing in $185 million in the past year, topping the second-highest paid female artist, Beyonce, by more than $100 million.
Top Ten Highest Paid Women in Music
Taylor Swift ($185 mil)
Beyoncé ($81 mil)
Rihanna ($62 mil)
Katy Perry ($57.5 mil)
Pink ($57 mil)
Ariana Grande ($48 mil)
Jennifer Lopez ($43 mil)
Lady Gaga ($39.5 mil)
Celine Dion ($37.5 mil)
Shakira ($35 mil)
Today in 1977, Crystal Gayle hits #1
Today in 1977, Crystal Gayle’s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” topped the country singles charts. The tune was from her album, “We Must Believe in Magic,” which was the first platinum album for a female country singer. The song also went on to be a Top 40 smash.
Miranda Lambert Drops Collaboration With Maren Morris
Miranda Lambert’s upcoming album “Wildcard” featured a collaboration with Maren Morris, “Way Too Pretty For Prison,” and fans don’t have to wait until November 1st when the album drops to hear it. That’s because the artists gave fans a weekend surprise, dropping the song at midnight.
And there’s a good chance fans may get to see the pair perform t6he song live later this year. Maren is a special guest on the final leg of Miranda’s Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars tour, which kicks off November 6th in Charlottesville, North Carolina.
Hear “Way Too Pretty For Prison” here.
This day in 1998, Mark Wills becomes a dad
This day in 1998, Mark Wills and his wife, Kelly, welcomed their daughter, Mally. For those who don’t know, Mally’s name is a purposeful combination of her parents’ names.
Dolly Parton To Be Subject Of New BBC Documentary, And Opry Exhibit
Dolly Parton will be the subject of a new documentary for the BBC. “Dolly’s Country,” set to air on BBC Two this fall, seeks to show a different side of the country star, noting one that’s “no less extraordinary, but far more authentic and far more surprising.”
The doc will delve into Dolly’s songwriting, with the legend personally taking viewers through some of her biggest hits. It will also follow the 50th anniversary of her first Grand Ole Opry appearance, and more.
And speaking of that Grand Ole Opry anniversary, a new exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dolly’s first Opry performance is set to open next month. “Dolly: My Opry Memories” will open September 3rd at the Opry House in Nashville, and run through October 31st. It will feature at least 24 of Dolly’s iconic outfits, worn at pivotal moments in her Opry career.
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