This day in Country Music History
Jan 07, 2021
Today in 1961, Faron Young recorded “Hello Walls” at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio. Today in 1967, Charley Pride became the first black-American solo singer to perform on Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1978,…
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This day in Country Music History
Jan 06, 2021
Today in 1957, Elvis Presley made his final appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Today in 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis grabbed the #1 spot on the Billboard country singles chart with “Great Balls Of Fire.”…
This day in Country Music History
Jan 05, 2021
Today in 1980, actor George Burns hit the country charts with “I Wish I Was 18 Again.” Today in 1982, the “Christmas” album by Kenny Rogers was certified gold and platinum. Today in 1982, Juice…
This day in Country Music History
Jan 04, 2021
Today in 1923, WBAP in Dallas became the first station west of the Mississippi River to broadcast country music, airing "The Radio Barn Dance." Today in 1953, Hank Williams' funeral drew more than 20,000 people…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 31, 2020
Today, December 31st: Today in 1947, Roy Rogers married Dale Evans in Murray County, Oklahoma. Rogers was late for the ceremony after having to put out a fire started by a cigarette butt in another…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 30, 2020
Today in 1944, Bob Willis & The Texas Playboys appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, which caused a stir when Monte Mountjoy’s drum set was moved onto the stage last minute. Drums were previously not…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 29, 2020
Today in 1962, "The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Show" last aired on ABC-TV. Today in 1969, Merle Haggard's live "Okie From Muskogee" album was released. Today in 1983, George Jones' album, “I Am What…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 28, 2020
Today in 1952, Hank Williams gave his final performance, for 130 people at a holiday party for members of the Musicians' Union in Montgomery. Today in 1956, Charley Pride marries Rozene Cohran in Hernando, Mississippi.…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 24, 2020
Today in 1964, Glen Campbell made his first concert appearance with The Beach Boys, standing in for an ill Brian Wilson last minute at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. Today in 1966, Jack Greene’s…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 23, 2020
Today in 1950, Lefty Frizzell hit #1 on the Billboard country chart with his debut single, “If You’ve Got The Money I’ve Got The Time.” Today in 1968, Tammy Wynette’s album, “Stand By Your Man,”…