COUNTRY HISTORY

This day in 1985, the Patsy Cline biopic "Sweet Dreams" opens in theaters nationwide.

Today in 1985, the film, “Sweet Dreams,” starring Jessica Lange as Patsy Cline, opened in theaters nationwide. The film was written by Robert Getchell and directed by Karel Reisz. It stars Jessica Lange, Ed Harris,…
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This day in 1969: Loretta Lynn records “Coal Miner's Daughter”

Today in 1969, Loretta Lynn recorded her signature song, “Coal Miner's Daughter.” Released in 1970, the song became Lynn's signature song, one of the genre's most widely known songs, and provided the basis for both…
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This day in 1950: The Grand Ole Opry makes it's television debut

Today in 1950, The "Grand Ole Opry," was telecast for the first time from the historic Ryman Auditorium. Ryman Auditorium was home to the Opry until 1974. By the late 1960s, the Ryman was beginning…
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This day in 2002: Brad Paisley gets his jam on at L.A.'s Universal Ampitheatre

Today in 2002, Brad Paisley's CMT-sponsored show at Los Angeles' Universal Amphitheatre ended with a huge jam. "According To Jim" star Jim Belushi sang "The House Is Rockin'" with Paisley and his band, plus Steve…
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This day in 2001: Dixie Chick Martie Seidel announces she is married

Today in 2001, it was revealed that Dixie Chick Martie Seidel had become Martie Maguire when she married Gareth Maguire on August 10th in a super-secret ceremony in Hawaii. They have since welcomed three daughters:…
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This day in 1965: The Statler Brothers make their chart debut with "Flowers On The Wall"

Today in 1965, the Statler Brothers made their chart debut with "Flowers On The Wall". Written and composed by the group's original tenor, Lew DeWitt, the song peaked in popularity in January 1966, spending four…
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Today in 1962: Flatt and Scruggs record "The Ballad of Jed Clampett"

Today in 1962: Hall of Famers Flatt and Scruggs recorded "The Ballad of Jed Clampett.” It went on to become the theme song of the TV series, “The Beverly Hillbillies.” The show ran from 1962…
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This day in 2003: Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffet hit #1

Today in 2003, Alan Jackson has reclaimed the #1 spot on both the “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart as well as “Billboard’s” Hot Country Singles chart with “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” his duet…
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This day in 1992: Volunteer Jam XV is held in Nashville

This day in 1992: Charlie Daniels hosts Volunteer Jam XV at Nashville's Starwood Amphitheater. It features Eddie Rabbitt, Paulette Carlson, Suzy Bogguss, Jo-El Sonnier, Pirates Of The Mississippi, Confederate Railroad, The Oak Ridge Boys, Little…
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This day in 1970, Crystal Gayle's first hit makes it's chart debut

This day in 1970, Crystal Gayle hit the country charts for the first time with "I've Cried The Blue Right Out of My Eyes." Her sister, Loretta Lynn, wrote the song. Born Brenda Gail Webb…
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