COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1969, Merle Haggard's blue-collar anthem "Workin' Man Blues" went to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart Today in 1977, Elvis Presley died in his bathroom at Graceland Mansion in Memphis. The most significant pop artist…

Today in 1988, Willie Nelson became the first artist ever to have an album spend 10 years on the Billboard country chart as "Stardust" logs its 520th Today in 1991, Brooks & Dunn's album, “Brand New Man,”…

Today in 1989, Patty Loveless notched her first #1 country single with "Timber, I'm Falling In Love." Today in 1993, Vince Gill racked up eight nominations and Alan Jackson got seven, as the Country Music Association unveiled…

Today in 1952, Hank Williams was fired from the Grand Ole Opry for unreliability due to alcoholism. Today in 1984, "That's The Thing About Love" by Don Williams topped the country charts. Today in 1989, Holly Dunn was…

Today in 1971, a summit meeting of past and present stars of country music took place at Woodland Studios in Nashville as recording began on “Will The Circle Be Unbroken,” a triple album released in 1972…

Today in 1975, Asleep at the Wheel entered the charts with "The Letter That Johnny Walker Wrote." Today in 1988, Restless Heart had a top five single with "The Bluest Eyes In Texas." Today in 1991, Mac Davis'…

Today in 1979, Kenny Rogers’ single, "She Believes In Me," was certified gold. Today in 1988, George Strait topped the charts with the single, "Baby Blue." Today in 1993, Wynonna's self-titled album was certified triple platinum. Today in…

Today in 1967, Bobbie Gentry released her only hit: "Ode to Billy Joe." Today in 1972, "Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me," by Mac Davis entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1989, Dolly Parton's single, "Why'd You…

Today in 1959, Skeeter Davis joined the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1963, Connie Smith won a talent contest in Columbus, Ohio, and gained the attention of guest artist Bill Anderson, who helped her get her first recording…

Today in 1985, Alabama topped the chart for the 17th time with the single, "40 Hour Week.” Today in 1991, Trisha Yearwood hit #1 with the single, "She's In Love With The Boy." Today in 1992, the album, “Lyle…