This day in 1999: Garth Brooks gets up to bat during spring training
Mar 02, 2020
Today in 1999, Garth Brooks got up to bat during a spring training game for the San Diego Padres. He struck out. While his performance on the field didn’t score him a place on the…
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This day in 1988: K.T. Oslin wins Best Country Female Vocal Performance Grammy
Feb 28, 2020
Today in 1988, at the 30th annual GRAMMY Awards, K.T. Oslin won the GRAMMY for Best Country Female Vocal Performance for “80’s Ladies.” Randy Travis won Best Country Male Vocal Performance for his album “Always…
This day in 2017: Chuck Wicks injured in car crash
Feb 27, 2020
This day in 2017: Chuck Wicks suffered a fractured skull and vertebrae when a car carrying him and three friends hydroplaned and flipped in Mississippi on the way to the Mardi Gras in New Orleans.…
This day in 1997: LeAnn Rimes cleans up at the Grammys
Feb 26, 2020
This day in 1997: LeAnn Rimes won two trophies, Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Blue” at the 39th annual GRAMMY Awards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GozdIQx1Wow
This day in 1949: Hank Williams' "Lovesick Blues" is released
Feb 25, 2020
Today in 1949, Hank Williams Sr.'s "Lovesick Blues" was released. It was the song that got him his first invitation to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Written by Cliff Friend and Irving Mills, the…
This day in 1969: Johnny Cash records "Johnny Cash At San Quentin" album
Feb 24, 2020
Today in 1969, Johnny Cash recorded his album “Johnny Cash At San Quentin,” including the song “A Boy Named Sue.” June Carter, Carl Perkins, The Carter Family, and the Statler Brothers performed with him. At…
This day in 2001: Faith Hill cleans up at the Grammys
Feb 21, 2020
This day in 2001, at the GRAMMYs, Faith Hill’s “Breathe” album won Best Country Album, her title “Breathe” won Best Female Country Vocal Performance, and her collaboration with Tim McGraw, “Let’s Make Love,” won Best…
This day in 1996: Alan Jackson guest stars on ABC's "Home Improvement"
Feb 20, 2020
This day in 1996, on “Home Improvement,” Alan Jackson’s guest appearance featured his rendition of “Mercury Blues” for the fictitious handyman show “Tool Time.” (season 5 episode "When Harry Kept Delores") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPZoXItyL4E
This day in 1987: Willie Nelson's film "Red Headed Stranger" premieres
Feb 19, 2020
This day in 1987, “Red Headed Stranger,” a movie by Willie Nelson, premiered in Austin with Morgan Fairchild, Floyd Tillman, and Darrell Royal in attendance. In the film, a preacher (Nelson) from the East arrives in…
This day in 1988: Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner perform together for the first time since 1974
Feb 18, 2020
Today in 1988, for the first time since their 1974 breakup, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner performed together. The occasion was a taping of an episode of “Dolly!” at the Grand Ole Opry House in…