COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1965, "Flowers On The Wall" by Statler Brothers entered the Top 40 chart for the first time. In 2000, an updated version of the song was re-released by guitar slinger, Eric Heatherly. Today…

Today in 1951, Johnny Rodriguez was born in Sabinal, Texas. He became country’s first mainstream star of Hispanic descent, emerging out of Tom T. Hall’s band in 1972. He recorded numerous songs in Spanglish, with a…

Today in 1980, the "Theme” from "The Dukes Of Hazzard" single by Waylon Jennings was certified gold. Today in 1987, Reba McEntire's “Greatest Hits” went gold. Today in 1989, Rodney Crowell became the first country artist to…

Today in 1968, aides to President Richard Nixon send out 66,000 letters signed by Nixon, to potential administrative office holders. Among those receiving one was Elvis Presley. Today in 1980, the single, "I Love A Rainy Night,"…

Today in 1967, Gary Herzberg was born in Montebello, California. Under the stage name Gary Allan; the scratchy-voiced singer debuted in 1996, with hits like “Smoke Rings In The Dark,” “Watching Airplanes,” and “Every Storm (Runs…

Today in 1944, Eddy Arnold held his first recording session at the WSM radio studios in Nashville. He recorded his first hit, “Each Minute Seems A Million Years,” and his first version of “The Cattle Call.”…

Today in 1948, "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Gene Autry entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1964, Bobby Bare married his wife, Jeannie. Today in 1966, Charley Pride entered the charts for the first time with "Just…

Today in 1957, "Jailhouse Rock" gave Elvis Presley a #1 country single in Billboard magazine. Today in 1989, Randy Travis went to #1 on the Billboard country chart with "It's Just A Matter Of Time." Today in…

Today in 1973, Charlie Rich earned his first gold album with, “Behind Closed Doors.” Today in 1980, William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys stopped trimming his beard. Today in 1993, Joe Diffie joined the Grand Ole…

Today in 1934, Decca released The Sons Of The Pioneers’ “Tumbling Tumbleweeds.” Today in 1962, Linda Davis was born in Dodson, Texas. Her 1993 pairing with Reba McEntire on “Does He Love You” earned a Grammy. Davis’…