Today in 1968: Johnny Cash's 'At Folsom Prison' album goes gold.
Oct 30, 2019
Today in 1968, Johnny Cash's "comeback" was complete when his album, "At Folsom Prison," was certified gold. 'At Folsom Prison' is a live album released on Columbia Records in May 1968. After his 1955 song…
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Oct 29, 2019
Today in 1976, Elvis Presley recorded his last hit record, "Way Down," at his studio in the Graceland Mansion. The raw, unedited version can be found on the album, "Our Memories of Elvis, Vol. II."…
Today in 1994: Ronnie Dunn and his wife, Janine, welcome new daughter into the world
Oct 28, 2019
Today in 1994, Ronnie Dunn and his wife, Janine, welcomed their daughter, Haley Marie.
This day in 1984, Alabama goes triple-platinum
Oct 25, 2019
Today in 1984, Alabama became the first country group to go triple-platinum, with the "Feels So Right" and "Mountain Music" albums each certified for shipment of three million copies. The albums "Roll On" and "The…
This day in 2000: Clint Black and his wife Lisa Hartman Black announce they're expecting
Oct 24, 2019
Today in 2000, it was revealed that Clint Black and his lovely wife, Lisa Hartman Black, were expecting their first child. On May 8th of 2002, the couple welcomed Lily Pearl as the newest member…
This day in 1997: Barbara Mandrell retires from music
Oct 23, 2019
Today in 1997, Barbara Mandrell gave her final musical performance at the Grand Ole Opry House, quitting music to concentrate on acting. Her 15 film credits include 'Touched By An Angel', 'The Rockford Files', 'Diagnosis…
This day in 2016: Eric Church donates $1-million for diabetes research
Oct 22, 2019
Today in 2016, Eric Church donated $1-million for diabetes research during a fundraiser at the Westin in Charlotte, where his parents, Ken and Rita Church, received an award.
This day in 1968: Jeannie C. Riley's 'Harper Valley P.T.A.' wins best song
Oct 21, 2019
This day in 1968: Nashville's top Country Music Awards go to Jeannie C. Riley's "Harper Valley P.T.A." for best song and to "Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison" for best album.
This day in 2009: Tammy Wynette is inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Oct 18, 2019
Today in 2009, Tammy Wynette was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, along with "I Hope You Dance" author Mark D. Sanders and "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" creator Kye Fleming.…
This day in 1991: Tennessee Ernie Ford passes away
Oct 17, 2019
Today in 1991, Country Music Hall of Fame member, Tennessee Ernie Ford, died in Reston, Virginia at the age of 72. Ernie made his mark as a country singer from the late 1940s until the…