This day in 1989: "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" is certified platinum
Dec 20, 2019
Today in 1989, Charlie Daniels' single, "The Devil Went Down To Georgia," was certified platinum. It was released in 1979 on "Million Mile Reflections", the tenth studio album by Charlie Daniels and the sixth as…
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This day in 1980: Dolly Parton's first movie, "9 to 5" premiers
Dec 19, 2019
Today in 1980, Dolly Parton’s first movie, "9 to 5," premiered. It was a huge hit and the title song went on to hit #1 on the country charts and pop charts -- Dolly also…
This day in 1981: Buck Owens appears on "The Dukes Of Hazzard"
Dec 18, 2019
Today in 1981, Buck Owens had a fictitious speeding ticket rescinded by singing "I've Got A Tiger By The Tail" in an episode of the CBS series "The Dukes Of Hazzard," starring John Schneider and…
This day in 2002: Faith Hill breaks a streaming record
Dec 17, 2019
Today in 2002, the numbers were made final and Faith Hill was tapped as logging a record setting 6-million streams as AOL's "Artist of the Month" campaign. The achievement proved to be the online provider’s…
Born on this day in 1966: Tracy Byrd
Dec 16, 2019
Today in 1966, Tracy Byrd was born in Vidor, Texas. He emerged in 1993 to record a series of hits, including “Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich And Famous,” “Watermelon Crawl,” and “The Keeper Of…
This day in 1994, Garth Brooks greatest hits collection. "The Hits" is released
Dec 13, 2019
Today in 1994, Garth Brooks released his "best of" album, "The Hits." It’s since gone on to sell 10-million copies, making it the best-selling country greatest hits record in history.
This day in 1960: Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" makes it's chart debut
Dec 12, 2019
Today in 1960, Brenda Lee's perennial Christmas single, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," makes its first appearance on the charts. "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" is a Christmas song written by Johnny Marks and recorded…
This day in 2001: Garth Brooks wins the American Music Awards' "Award of Merit"
Dec 11, 2019
Today in 2001, Garth Brooks was named as the next recipient of the American Music Awards' Award of Merit. Following in the footsteps of some of music's biggest names, Garth received a tribute during the…
Born on this day in 1951: Johnny Rodriguez
Dec 10, 2019
Today in 1951, Johnny Rodriguez was born in Sabinal, Texas. He became country’s first mainstream star of Hispanic descent, emerging out of Tom T. Hall’s band in 1972. He recorded numerous songs in Spanglish, with…
This day in 1999: Brad Paisley guests on TNN's "Woman's Day Holiday Special with Florence Henderson"
Dec 09, 2019
Today in 1999, Brad Paisley guest starred on the "Woman's Day Holiday Special with Florence Henderson" on TNN. Brad wasn't really interested in holiday crafts -- he just wanted to meet Florence, better known as…