COUNTRY HISTORY

This day in Country Music History

Today in 1962, George Jones reached #1 on the Billboard Country chart with “She Thinks I Still Care.” Today in 1965, Roger Miller received a gold single for “King of the Road.” Today in 1977, “Smokey & The…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1983, John Anderson's mega-hit "Swingin"' entered the country charts. Today in 1997, Brooks & Dunn's single, “Why Would I say Goodbye,” hit #1. Today in 1999, Chely Wright's album, “Single, White Female,” arrived in stores. Today…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1980, the single, "Bar Room Buddies," Merle Haggard and actor/director Clint Eastwood debuted on the charts. The song would become Clint’s first and only #1 and Merle’s 25th of 38 #1s. Today in 1991, Diamond Rio…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1981, George Strait made his debut on the country chart with his first single, “Unwound.” Garth Brooks has said many times, “When I heard 'Unwound,' that was when I decided what I wanted…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1918, Eddy Arnold was born in Henderson, Tennessee. He was called the Tennessee Plowboy in his solid recordings and shifted into string-laden recordings in the 1960s. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1951, Hank Williams' "Cold, Cold Heart" reached #1. Today in 1995, Ty Herndon scored his first #1 hit, “What Mattered Most.” Today in 1998 Tracy Byrd released his album, “I'm From the Country.” Today in 2000, Curb…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1989, Chely Wright moved to Nashville. Today in 1991, George Strait’s “If I Know Me” peaked at #1 on the Billboard Country chart. Today in 1993, the album “Big Time” by Little Texas was released.…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1952, Hank Thompson took over the #1 position in the Billboard country chart with “The Wild Side Of Life.” Today in 1962, Johnny Cash played prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York, supporting on the bill…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1975, John Denver’s single, "Thank God I'm A Country Boy," topped the country charts. Today in 1989, Keith Whitley was found dead of alcohol poisoning in his Nashville home. Sadly, his career had just…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1976, The Man in Black donned a black robe: Johnny Cash receives an honorary Doctorate of Human Letters from San Diego's National University. San Diego mayor Pete Wilson declares Johnny Cash Day. Today in…
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