This day in Country Music History
Dec 22, 2020
Today in 1948, Hank Williams recorded “Lovesick Blues” in Cincinnati. Today in 1960, guitarist Chuck Mead was born in Missouri. He came one of the two lead vocalists in BR549. Today in 1973, Merle Haggard’s…
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This day in Country Music History
Dec 21, 2020
Today in 1974, Waylon Jennings' single, "Rainy Day Woman," entered the country charts Today in 1979, Willie Nelson made his movie debut with the film, "The Electric Horseman," which opened in theaters nationwide. His songs,…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 18, 2020
Today in 1978, Johnny Paycheck’s album, “Take This Job & Shove It,” was certified gold. Today in 1981, Buck Owens had a fictitious speeding ticket rescinded by singing "I've Got A Tiger By The Tail"…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 17, 2020
Today in 1955, Tennessee Ernie Ford’s “Sixteen Tons” worked its way to #1 on the Billboard country chart. Today in 1984, the album, “City Of New Orleans,” by Willie Nelson was certified gold. Today in…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 16, 2020
Today in 1966, Tracy Byrd was born in Vidor, Texas. He emerged in 1993 to record a series of hits, including “Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich And Famous,” “Watermelon Crawl,” and “The Keeper Of…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 15, 2020
Today in 1973, Charlie Rich hit #1 on the charts with “The Most Beautiful Girl.” Today in 1979, Alan Jackson married his wife Denise. They have three daughters: Mattie, Ali and Dani. Today in 1995,…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 14, 2020
Today in 1961, Jimmy Dean's "Big Bad John” became the first country song to go gold. Today in 1973, Lorrie Morgan gave her first performance on the Grand Ole Opry, singing "Paper Roses" at Nashville's…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 11, 2020
Today in 1965, "Flowers On The Wall" by Statler Brothers entered the Top 40 chart for the first time. In 2000, an updated version of the song was re-released by guitar slinger, Eric Heatherly.…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 10, 2020
Today in 1951, Johnny Rodriguez was born in Sabinal, Texas. He became country’s first mainstream star of Hispanic descent, emerging out of Tom T. Hall’s band in 1972. He recorded numerous songs in Spanglish, with…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 09, 2020
Today in 1980, The theme from "The Dukes Of Hazzard" single by Waylon Jennings was certified gold. Today in 1987, Reba McEntire's “Greatest Hits” went gold. Today in 1989, Rodney Crowell became the first country…