COUNTRY HISTORY
This day in Country Music History
May 19, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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
May 18, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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…
This day in Country Music History
May 17, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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…
This day in Country Music History
May 16, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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…
This day in Country Music History
May 15, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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…
This day in Country Music History
May 12, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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…
This day in Country Music History
May 11, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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.…
This day in Country Music History
May 10, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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…
This day in Country Music History
May 09, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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…
This day in Country Music History
May 08, 2023 by Bob Ballard
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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