COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1994, Kathy Mattea's album, “A Collection Of Hits,” was certified platinum. Today in 1994, Sammy Kershaw's “Feeling Good Train” album was certified gold. The same day his “Haunted Heart” project was certified platinum. Today in…

Today in 1955, Johnny Cash made his first chart appearance with the single, "Cry Cry Cry." Today in 1968, the single, "Wichita Lineman," by Glen Campbell entered the Top 40 chart. In 1997, Dwight Yoakam…

Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers topped the pop singles chart with "Lady." Today in 1985, the "Alabama Christmas" album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously. Today in 1987, the "Best Of Reba McEntire" album was released. Today in…

Today in 1977, the single, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," by Crystal Gayle was certified gold. Today in 1977, Crystal Gayle's "We Must Believe In Magic" album was certified gold. Today in 1989,…

Today in 1979, Dolly Parton's "Great Balls Of Fire" album was certified gold. Today in 1982, the single, "You And I," by Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle entered the pop chart. Today in 1987, Patsy Cline's "Greatest Hits"…

Today in 1956, “Billboard's” annual DJ's Poll found that Elvis Presley was the most-played country artist and male artist overall. Today in 1969, Gene Autry's “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” recording is certified gold. Today in 1973, David…

Today in 1929, Jimmie Rodgers began production on his only movie, "The Singing Brakeman," a ten-minute short filmed in Camden, New Jersey. Today in 1962, Roy Acuff became the first living member inducted into the Country Music…

Today in 1978, Willie Nelson's “Willie & Family Live” album was released. Today in 1980, the single, "On The Road Again," by Willie Nelson peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart. Today in 1991, Garth Brooks' album,…

Today in 1961, Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams become the first artists to be inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame. That year's other inductee is music publisher Fred Rose. Today in 1973, Dolly Parton's second…

Today in 1955, Tennessee Ernie Ford's "Sixteen Tons" first appeared on the music charts. One of the fastest selling records in history, it sold more than four million copies. Today in 1981, Hank Williams' album,…