COUNTRY HISTORY
This day in 1999: Shania Twain reaches a milestone
Apr 07, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1999, Shania Twain became the first country female to have two albums reach the high mark for her “Come On Over” album, which was recognized for shipments of 10 million copies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNe2cj03-eA
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This day in 1998: Tammy Wynette passes away
Apr 06, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1998, Tammy Wynette died in Nashville at the age of 55. While her cause of death was originally listed as a blood clot to the lungs, her daughters weren’t so sure. In fact,…
This day in 2002, Brad Paisley wins Songwriter/Artist of the Year honors
Apr 03, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Today in 2002, Brad Paisley was surprised with the annual NASI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) "Songwriter/Artist of the Year" award while he was in Nashville at the Legendary Songwriters Acoustic Concert. The NASI is one…
This day in 1999: Trisha Yearwood visits "Sesame Street"
Apr 02, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1999, Trisha Yearwood appeared on “Sesame Street,” and got to rub shoulders with one of her biggest childhood influences. She said, quote, “As a child, Grover was my hero. To finally get to…
This day in 2000: Country stars lend their voices to "Tom Sawyer"
Apr 01, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Today in 2000, TNN premiered the animated movie, "Tom Sawyer." Rhett Akins was the voice of Tom Sawyer, Lee Ann Womack provided the voice of Becky Thatcher, Mark Wills was Huck Finn and Waylon Jennings…
This day in 1962: Patsy Cline hits number one
Mar 31, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1962, Patsy Cline hit the top of the country charts with “She’s Got You.” According to the Ellis Nassour biography Honky Tonk Angel: The Intimate Story of Patsy Cline, writer Hank Cochran remembers…
This day in 1992: Garth Brooks makes "Time"
Mar 30, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1992, Garth Brooks made the cover of “Time.” They called him a “jumping-jack-flash performer who can bring 40-year-olds to tears with existential hymns about accepting life’s compromises” inside their pages.
This day in in 1985: Restless Heart's debut album is released
Mar 27, 2020 by Bob Ballard
On this day in 1985, RCA released Restless Heart’s self-titled debut album. "Let the Heartache Ride," "I Want Everyone to Cry," "(Back to the) Heartbreak Kid" and "Til I Loved You" were released as singles.…
This day in 2000: Faith Hill subs for Whitney Houston at the Oscars
Mar 26, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Today in 2000, Faith Hill subbed for Whitney Houston during a medley of old Oscar-nominated songs at the 72nd annual Academy Awards. Garth Brooks was also involved in the segment. Later he said he was…
This day in 1963, Johnny Cash records "Ring Of Fire."
Mar 25, 2020 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1963, Johnny Cash recorded his legendary classic hit, “Ring Of Fire.” "Ring of Fire" is a song written by June Carter Cash and Merle Kilgore and popularized by Johnny Cash in 1963. The…
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