COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1969, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash recorded “Girl From The North Country.” The unreleased performances included “T for Texas,” “That’s All Right,” and “You Are My Sunshine.” Today in 1988, for the first…

Today in 1965, “Tennessee Waltz” was declared the official state song of Tennessee. Today in 1969, rock legend Bob Dylan went to Nashville to record with Johnny Cash, but only two songs cut at those…

Today in 1969, George Jones and Tammy Wynette tied the knot. Strangely, they announced that they had gotten married on August 22nd, 1968, but didn’t actually go through with it until this date. Today in…

Today in 1971, Glen Campbell's "Greatest Hits" album was released. Today in 1972, the album, "Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs," was certified gold. Today in 1975, Jessi Colter's single, "I'm Not Lisa," hit the charts.…

Today in 1963, Buck Owens recorded “Act Naturally,” and made a first pass at “My Heart Skips a Beat.” Today in 1981, the "Greatest Hits" album by Ronnie Milsap was certified Gold. Today in 1983,…

Today in 1967, “Don’t Come Home A’Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind)” got Loretta Lynn her first #1 Billboard single. Today in 1975, Alabama's Randy Owen married his wife, Kelly. Today in 1982, “Always on…

Today in 1978, Ronnie Milsap’s album, "It Was Almost Like A Song," was certified gold. Today in 1979, Eddie Rabbitt topped the country singles chart with “Every Which Way But Loose.” Today in 1984, Alabama…

Today in 1975, Willie Nelson recorded “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.” Today in 1980, the Oak Ridge Boys hit #1 with “Leavin' Louisiana In The Broad Daylight.” Today in 1991, “Brother Jukebox” by Mark…

Today in 1960, “He’ll Have To Go” by Jim Reeves got a number one spot in Billboard magazine. Today in 1996, Travis Tritt proposed to Theresa Nelson. Today in 1997, “It’s A Little Too Late”…

Today in 1938, Roy Acuff debuted his Grande Ole Opry at the Dixie Tabernacle in Nashville. Today in 1972, Loretta Lynn’s “One’s On The Way” hits number one in Billboard. Today in 1994, John Michael…