COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1976, Elvis Presley recorded the song “Moody Blue.” Today in 1995, “Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)” by Pam Tillis hit the #1 spot on the “Billboard” chart. Today in 1999, Freddy Fender…

Today in 1958, Johnny Cash hit the top of the charts with “Ballad of a Teenage Queen.” Today in 1959, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens all died in a plane crash near…

Today in 1974, Dolly Parton's "Jolene" went to #1 on the Billboard country chart. Today in 1981, George Strait records his first hit, "Unwound," at Music City Music Hall in Nashville. Today in 1985, Charlie…

Today in 1978, "Here You Come Again" was certified as Dolly Parton's first gold single. Today in 1980, the album, "A Christmas Together," by John Denver & The Muppets was certified gold and platinum. Today…

Today in 1959, the song, “Heartaches By The Number,” was recorded by Ray Price. Today in 1969, the first episode of “The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour” on CBS featured Bobbie Gentry, John Hartford, The Smothers…

Today in 1956, Elvis Presley appeared for the first time on TV, singing “Shake, Rattle and Roll” on The Dorsey Brothers’ “Stage Show.” Today in 1964, Buck Owns recorded “Together Again” and “My Heart Skips…

Today in 1956, Elvis’ first single, "Heartbreak Hotel" was released. Today in 1979, Johnny Horton recorded “The Battle of New Orleans.” Today in 1973, Tom Hall reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with…

Today in 1947, Hank Williams wrote the song “I Saw The Light.” Today in 1979, "The Dukes Of Hazzard,” starring Tom Wopat, John Schneider and Catherine Bach, debuted on CBS. Waylon Jennings narrated the show…

Today in 1982, Kenny Rogers won three trophies in pop and country at the American Music Awards. Willie Nelson, Barbara Mandrell, Anne Murray, and The Oak Ridge Boys also won country awards. Today in 1988,…

Today in 1969, Glen Campbell was awarded his first gold single for “Wichita Lineman.” Today in 1990, for the third straight year Randy Travis lead country winners at the American Music Awards with three awards.…