COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1964, Roger Miller recorded "Dang Me" and "Chug-A-Lug" in Nashville at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio. Today in 1967, Johnny Cash & June Carter recorded the classic, "Jackson," at the Columbia Recording Studios in…

Today in 1961, Faron Young recorded “Hello Walls” at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio. Today in 1967, Charley Pride became the first black-American solo singer to perform on Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1978, Johnny Paycheck’s “Take…

Today in 1957, Elvis Presley made his final appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Today in 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis grabbed the #1 spot on the Billboard country singles chart with “Great Balls Of Fire.” Today in…

Today in 1980, actor George Burns hit the country charts with “I Wish I Was 18 Again.” Today in 1982, the “Christmas” album by Kenny Rogers was certified gold and platinum. Today in 1982, Juice…

Today in 1923, WBAP in Dallas became the first station west of the Mississippi River to broadcast country music, airing "The Radio Barn Dance." Today in 1953, Hank Williams' funeral drew more than 20,000 people in Montgomery,…

Today in 1950, Sam Phillips opened the Sun Recording Studio, originally known as the Memphis Recording Service, at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis. It became a site for sessions by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins…

Today in 1947, Roy Rogers married Dale Evans in Murray County, Oklahoma. Rogers was late for the ceremony after having to put out a fire started by a cigarette butt in another room. They remained together…

Today in 1944, Bob Willis & The Texas Playboys appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, which caused a stir when Monte Mountjoy’s drum set was moved onto the stage last minute. Drums were previously not allowed.…

Today in 1962, "The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Show" last aired on ABC-TV. Today in 1969, Merle Haggard's live "Okie From Muskogee" album was released. Today in 1983, George Jones' album, “I Am What I Am,”…

Today in 1952, Hank Williams gave his final performance, for 130 people at a holiday party for members of the Musicians' Union in Montgomery. Today in 1956, Charley Pride marries Rozene Cohran in Hernando, Mississippi. Today…