This day in 1999, Garth Brooks' rock alter ego, "Chris Gaines" appears on SNL
Nov 13, 2019
Today in 1999, fans confused by Garth Brooks' rock alter ego, Chris Gaines, may have had their bewilderment compounded when "Saturday Night Live" started promoting its upcoming show as being hosted by Garth with Chris…
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This day in 1988: Rosanne Cash tops the charts
Nov 12, 2019
Today in 1988, Rosanne Cash topped the country charts with "Runaway Train," becoming the first female country artist ever to have four #1 hits from one album. The album was “King's Record Shop,” and the…
Today in 1993, Dolly Parton launches new cosmetics line
Nov 11, 2019
Today in 1993, Dolly Parton launched her new line of cosmetics at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. The Revlon "Beauty Confidence Collection" sold for approximately $100.
This day in 1991: Garth Brooks' "Ropin' The Wind" is certified gold, platinum, double platinum, triple platinum AND quadruple platinum simultaneously.
Nov 08, 2019
Today in 1991, Garth Brooks' album, “Ropin' The Wind,” was certified gold, platinum, double platinum, triple platinum AND quadruple platinum simultaneously. It was the first album by a country singer to top both the Billboard…
This day in 1998: Garth Brooks' "Double Live" album is released
Nov 07, 2019
Today in 1998, Garth Brooks’ “Double Live” album was released, the same day new albums from Jewel, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston hit record stores. After the dust had settled on what record stores called…
On this day in 2010: “Country Strong,” starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw, premieres
Nov 06, 2019
Today in 2010, the movie, “Country Strong,” starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw, premiered at Nashville’s Green Hills 16 theaters. The film, about an emotionally unstable country music star who attempts to resurrect her career,…
This day in 2002: Johnny Cash's final album is released
Nov 05, 2019
This day in 2002: Johnny Cash's "American IV: The Man Comes Around" album was released. It's the last album of new material issued during the singer's life. The album was included in the book "1001…
This day in 1978: Barbara Mandrell scores her first #1
Nov 04, 2019
Today in 1978, Barbara Mandrell had her first #1 hit on the country charts with "Sleeping Single In A Double Bed.” Written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, it was the first single from her…
This day in 2012: Blake Shelton picks up 3 CMA awards
Nov 01, 2019
Today in 2012, Blake Shelton won three trophies during the 46th annual Country Music Association awards, broadcast on ABC from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. He takes Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist and…
This day in 1982, Alabama made their first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.
Oct 31, 2019
Today in 1982, Alabama made their first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. Alabama was founded by Randy Owen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass, backing vocals). They were soon joined…