COUNTRY HISTORY

This day in Country Music History

Today in 1967, Jack Greene became the first country star to appear in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Today in 1968, Tammy Wynette was sittin’ pretty at #1 in Billboard with "Stand…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1961, “Big Bad John” took Jimmy Dean to #1 on the Billboard country chart. Today in 1974, Dierks Bentley was born in Phoenix, Arizona. His career debuted in 2003. Today in 1986, ex-smoker…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1955, Carl Perkins recorded his most enduring song, “Blue Suede Shoes,” at Sun Studios in Memphis. Today in 1994, Mary Chapin Carpenter topped the country charts with “Shut Up and Kiss Me.” Today…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1970, Jerry Lee Lewis and his second wife, Myra - who was also his cousin - were divorced. Their 1958 wedding, which took place when she was just 13 years old, caused such…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1994, Kathy Mattea's album, “A Collection Of Hits,” was certified platinum. Today in 1994, Sammy Kershaw's “Feeling Good Train” album was certified gold. The same day his “Haunted Heart” project was certified platinum.…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1955, Johnny Cash made his first chart appearance with the single, "Cry Cry Cry." Today in 1968, the single, "Wichita Lineman," by Glen Campbell entered the Top 40 chart. In 1997, Dwight Yoakam…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1979, Dolly Parton's "Great Balls Of Fire" album was certified gold. Today in 1982, the single, "You And I," by Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle entered the pop chart. Today in 1987, Patsy…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1988, Rosanne Cash topped the country charts with "Runaway Train," becoming the first female country artist ever to have four #1 hits from one album. The album was “King's Record Shop,” and the…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1993, Dolly Parton launched her new line of cosmetics at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. Today in 1995, Deana Carter married Chris DiCroce. The couple has since gone their separate…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1956, “Billboard's” annual DJ's Poll found that Elvis Presley was the most-played country artist and male artist overall. Today in 1969, Gene Autry's “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” recording is certified gold. Today in…
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