COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1965, Ronnie Milsap married his wife, Joyce. Today in 1968, Johnny Cash's "comeback" was complete when his album, "Live At The Folsom Prison," was certified gold. Today in 1982, George Jones' album, "Anniversary - Ten Years…

Today in 1976, Elvis Presley recorded his last hit record, "Way Down," at his studio in the Graceland Mansion. The raw, unedited version can be found on the album, "Our Memories of Elvis, Vol. II." Today…

Today in 1939, Bill Monroe joined the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1969, the “Suspicious Minds” single by Elvis Presley was certified gold. Today in 1991, the album, “Sticks And Stones,” by Tracy Lawrence was released. Today in…

Today in 1994, Mark Chesnutt earned a platinum album for “Almost Goodbye.” Today in 1997, Clint Black’s “Nothing But the Taillights” was certified gold. Today in 1997, Johnny Cash announced he had a form of Parkinson's disease.…

Today in 1975, John Denver's "Rocky Mountain Christmas" album was certified gold. Today in 1980, the albums, "The Best Of Eddie Rabbitt" and "Horizon," by Eddie Rabbitt were both certified gold. Today in 1981, Juice…

Today in 1974, Charlie Rich's album, "There Won't Be Any More," was certified gold. Today in 1992, the single, "Seminole Wind," by John Anderson went to #1 on the country charts. The same day, John's album with…

Today in 1965, Ernest Tubb was inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Today in 1991, "The Patsy Cline Collection" album was released. Today in 1992, Mark Chesnutt’s second album, "Longnecks and Short Stories," went gold. Today…

Today in 1957, the Elvis Presley film "Jailhouse Rock" premiered. Today in 1968, Nashville's top Country Music Awards go to Jeannie C. Riley's "Harper Valley P.T.A." for best song and to "Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison" for…

Today in 1954, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on "The Louisiana Hayride," singing "That's All Right" and "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" two times each. Drummer D.J. Fontana plays with Presley for the first time, though he's…

Today in 1960, Loretta Lynn makes her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, singing "I'm A Honky Tonk Girl" at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. She receives an invitation to tour with Johnny Horton, but…