COUNTRY HISTORY
This day in Country Music History
Dec 21, 2022 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1974, Waylon Jennings' single, "Rainy Day Woman," entered the country charts Today in 1979, Willie Nelson made his movie debut with the film, "The Electric Horseman," which opened in theaters nationwide. His songs,…
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This day in Country Music History
Dec 20, 2022 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1968, the album, "Harper Valley P.T.A.," by Jeannie C. Riley was certified gold. Today in 1986, Randy Travis became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1989, Charlie Daniels' single, "The Devil…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 19, 2022 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1947, "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Gene Autry entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1980, Dolly Parton’s first movie, "9 to 5," premiered. It was a huge hit and the title song went…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 16, 2022 by Bob Ballard
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 The…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 14, 2022 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1961, Jimmy Dean's "Big Bad John” became the first country song to go gold. Today in 1973, Lorrie Morgan gave her first performance on the Grand Ole Opry, singing "Paper Roses" at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 13, 2022 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1980, Waylon Jennings' "Theme From The Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)" peaked at #21 on the pop charts. Today in 1988, the album, "Reba," was certified gold. Today in 1991, Brooks & Dunn's single, “My…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 12, 2022 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1957, in the "I do" that strangled "the Killer's" career, Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13-year-old cousin Myra Gale Brown. Part of the resulting furor was due to the fact that he was still…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 09, 2022 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1980, the "Theme” from "The Dukes Of Hazzard" single by Waylon Jennings was certified gold. Today in 1987, Reba McEntire's “Greatest Hits” went gold. Today in 1989, Rodney Crowell became the first country artist to…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 08, 2022 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1962, Flatt & Scruggs perform at New York's Carnegie Hall. The concert is recorded for later release as an album. Today in 1982, Marty Robbins died of a heart attack at the age of…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 07, 2022 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1983, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton earned a platinum single for “Islands In The Stream.” Today in 1991, Reba McEntire's "For My Broken Heart" topped the Billboard country singles chart. Today in 1992, Mary Chapin Carpenter's…
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