COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1973, Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me" reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart. Today in 1987, Hank Williams Jr.'s "Born To Boogie" album was released. Today in 1988, John Berry and his wife, Robin, were married.…

Today in 1972, when a concert date was cancelled, Barbara Mandrell officially joined the Grand Ole Opry, three weeks earlier than scheduled. Today in 1992, Garth Brooks and then-wife, Sandy Brooks, welcomed their first child,…

Today in 1954, Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips played Elvis Presley’s debut single, “That’s All Right,” on his radio show. It was the first time an Elvis record had ever been played on the radio.…

Today in 1978, Tammy Wynette was no longer d-i-v-o-r-c-e-d from George Jones as she married George Richey. Today in 1990, Mark Chesnutt released his first single, "Too Cold At Home." Today in 1993, the “Whoever's…

Today in 1956, Elvis Presley recorded “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog” at the RCA Records’ New York studios. When the two songs were released as a double-sided single later that year, they hit #1…

Today in 1972, Alabama gave their first paid performance at Canyonland Park, Alabama. At the time, they were known as Wild Country. Today in 1981, the "Angel Of The Morning" single by Juice Newton was…

Today in 1975, the “Fire On The Mountain” album by the Charlie Daniels Band was certified gold. Today in 1980, Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker graced the cover of “People” Today in 1982, the “My…

Today in 1968, Tammy Wynette scored her fourth #1 hit with the single, "D-I-V-O-R-C-E." Today in 1971, Elvis Presley Blvd. was named in his honor in Memphis, Tennessee. Today in 1980, George Jones topped the…

Today in 1975, "Long Haired Country Boy" by Charlie Daniels Band peaked on the pop singles chart. Today in 1979, the Charlie Daniels Band’s “Million Mile Reflection” album was certified gold. Today in 1991, Alan…

  Today in 1965, Eddy Arnold recorded "Make The World Go Away" at RCA Studio B in Nashville. Cameras capture the session for the ABC-TV series "The Jimmy Dean Show." Today in 1987, Reba McEntire…