COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1972, Barbara Mandrell became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1981, the "Fancy Free" album by the Oak Ridge Boys was certified platinum. Today in 1992, Garth Brooks self-titled debut album was certified…

Today in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis made his TV debut on "The Steve Allen Show," kicking his piano stool across the stage during "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On." Today in 1969, the album, “Tammy's Greatest Hits,”…

Today in 1963, "Ring Of Fire" by Johnny Cash peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart. Today in 1978, Emmylou Harris' “Elite Hotel” album was certified gold. Today in 1978, "Only One Love In My Life" by…

Today in 1948, Opry legend Roy Acuff announced his intent to run for governor of Tennessee. He did eventually run for office against the incumbent and lost. He also campaigned for the job twice more and…

Today in 1977, Alabama debuted on the charts with their first single, “I Wanna Be With You Tonight.” Today in 1981, the Oak Ridge Boys’ album, “Fancy Free,” was certified gold. Today in 1990, the “Livin' It Up”…

Today in 1992, Patsy Cline's “Greatest Hits” collection was certified quadruple-platinum. Today in 1992, the Judds' album, “Why Not Me,” was certified double-platinum. Today in 1992, the “Read Between the Lines” album by Aaron Tippin was certified gold.…

Today in 1956, Johnny Cash earned his first #1 hit with "I Walk the Line." Today in 1975, Michael Martin Murphey's single, “Wildfire,” single is certified gold. Today in 1990, Marty Stuart scored his first top 10 hit,…

Today in 1966, Jim Reeves' “The Best Of Jim Reeves” album was certified gold. Today in 1978, Willie Nelson's “Stardust” album was certified gold. Today in 1978, Kenny Rogers' album, “Ten Years Of Gold,” was certified platinum. Today…

Today in 1992, Garth Brooks' hit single, "The River," remained at #1 on the country music chart for the second week. Today in 1993, Alan Jackson's "Chattahoochee" hit #1 on the charts and stayed for an entire…

Today in 1983, Alabama hit #1 with “The Closer You Get.” Today in 1993, Wynonna’s second solo album, “Tell Me Why,” went platinum. Today in 1996, Billy Ray Cyrus’ debut album, “Some Gave All,” was…