COUNTRY HISTORY
This day in Country Music History
Apr 17, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1970, Johnny Cash performed at the White House at the invitation of President Richard M. Nixon. Nixon asked Cash to perform "Okie From Muskogee," but Johnny refused since it wasn't his song. Instead, he…
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This day in Country Music History
Apr 16, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1969, Johnny Cash taped "Hello...I'm Johnny Cash,” the first of his ABC-TV weekly shows at the Ryman Auditorium, kicking off with "Folsom Prison Blues." The show, which featured guests Glen Campbell, Jeannie C. Riley…
This day in Country Music History
Apr 11, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1953, Hank Williams was on top of the charts with “Your Cheatin’ Heart.” Today in 1978, the "Waylon & Willie" album by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson was certified platinum. Today in 1980, Alabama signed their…
This day in Country Music History
Apr 10, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1971, John Denver makes his pop chart debut with "Take Me Home Country Roads." Today in 1979, the “Greatest Hits” album by Waylon Jennings was released. Today in 1982, the single, "Always On…
This day in Country Music History
Apr 09, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1961, Patsy Cline's "I Fall to Pieces" entered the country charts. Today in 1987, the “Heartland” album by the Judds was certified gold. Today in 1988, George Strait released his number one single, “Famous…
This day in Country Music History
Apr 08, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1942, Glenn Walichs and songwriters Johnny Mercer and Buddy DeSylva formed Liberty Records in Hollywood. It was later renamed Capitol Records and known for hits by Keith Urban, Garth Brooks and Merle Haggard. Today…
This day in Country Music History
Apr 07, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1956, Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes” reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart. Today in 1959, Marty Robbins recorded “El Paso” and “Big Iron” in at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio in Nashville.…
This day in Country Music History
Apr 04, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1959, Bill Anderson made his Grand Ole Opry debut at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Today in 1985, the album, “Why Not Me,” by the Judds was certified gold. Today in 1987, George Strait scored his 10th…
This day in Country Music History
Apr 03, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1948, the radio debut of Louisiana Hayride was broadcast on KWKH in Shreveport, Louisiana. It would go on to feature such acts as Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Sr., Jim Reeves and George Jones.…
This day in Country Music History
Apr 02, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1956, Johnny Cash recorded “I Walk The Line” and “Get Rhythm” at the Sun Recording Studio in Memphis. Today in 1961, Buddy Jewell was born in Osceola, Arkansas. He won the first “Nashville Star” TV…
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