COUNTRY HISTORY
This day in Country Music History
Mar 28, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1981, Hank Williams Jr.’s “Texas Women” hit #1 on the Billboard country chart. Today in 1992, Reba McEntire hit the top of the Billboard charts with “Is There Life Out There.” Today in 2001, the “O…
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This day in Country Music History
Mar 27, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1965, Roger Miller’s “King Of The Road” hit the #1 spot on the Billboard country singles chart. Today in 1971, Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn’s “After The Fire Is Gone” reached #1 in Billboard. Today…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 26, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1952, A Grand Ole Opry troupe featuring Hank Williams, The Carter Sisters, and Roy Acuff appeared on "The Kate Smith Show" show. Today in 1955, the single "Ballad of Davy Crockett" topped the U.S. charts.…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 25, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1939, "Billboard" magazine introduced the hillbilly chart, which has since become the country music chart. Today in 1950, Hank Williams charted what would be come the number one single "Long Gone Lonesome Blues." Today in…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 22, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1956, Carl Perkins got into a car accident, breaking his collarbone. Today in 1958, 8-year-old Hank Williams Jr. made his stage debut in Swainsboro, Georgia. His father, the late country singer Hank Williams, passed…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 21, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1955, Johnny Cash auditioned for Sam Philips at Sun Records in Memphis. Philips liked “Hey, Porter,” and asked Cash to come back and record the next day, despite passing on most of his other…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 20, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1984, The Judds made their first large-venue appearance opening for the Statler Brothers at an arena in Omaha. Today in 1993, George Strait’s “Heartland” topped the Billboard charts at #1. Today in 1998, Steve Wariner gave…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 19, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1953, Tex Ritter performed the theme to “High Noon” at the Academy Awards. “Do Not Forsake Me,” became the first country title to win the Oscar for Best Original Song. Today in 1957, Elvis Presley…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 18, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1985, Kris Kristofferson was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in New York. Today in 1989, Ricky Van Shelton hit the top of the Billboard country singles chart with his remake of “From A…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 15, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1966, the late Roger Miller took home six GRAMMY Awards, topping the record he set the year before. Today in 1969, Glen Campbell’s single, "Galveston," entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1987, Barbara Mandrell was…
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