COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1970, "The Johnny Cash Show" album was released. Today in 1970, Loretta Lynn's signature song, "Coal Miner's Daughter," first hit the charts. Today in 1971, the Johnny Cash album, "Portrait/His Greatest Hits Vol. 2," was released.…

Today in 1965, Ronnie Milsap married his wife, Joyce. Today in 1968, Johnny Cash's "comeback" was complete when his album, "Live At The Folsom Prison," was certified gold. Today in 1982, George Jones' album, "Anniversary - Ten Years…

Today in 1994, Mark Chesnutt earned a platinum album for “Almost Goodbye.” Today in 1997, Clint Black’s “Nothing But the Taillights” was certified gold. Today in 1997, Johnny Cash announced he had a form of Parkinson's disease.…

Today in 1969, Waylon Jennings married his wife, Jessi Colter. Today in 1976, Charlie Daniels' "Fire On The Mountain" album was released. Today in 1978, Anne Murray's "You Needed Me" single was certified gold. Today in 1993, the video,…

Today in 1984, Alabama became the first country group to go triple-platinum, with the "Feels So Right" and "Mountain Music" albums each certified for shipment of three million copies. The albums "Roll On" and "The Closer…

Today in 1975, John Denver's "Rocky Mountain Christmas" album was certified gold. Today in 1980, the albums, "The Best Of Eddie Rabbitt" and "Horizon," by Eddie Rabbitt were both certified gold. Today in 1981, Juice…

Today in 1974, Charlie Rich's album, "There Won't Be Any More," was certified gold. Today in 1992, the single, "Seminole Wind," by John Anderson went to #1 on the country charts. The same day, John's album with…

Today in 1951, Hank Williams signed a movie contract with MGM. Today in 1955, a little known singer, Elvis Presley, played at a sock hop at Brooklyn High School (a Cleveland suburb) in his first appearance outside…

Today in 1952, Hank and Billie Jean Williams repeated their wedding vows onstage in New Orleans. Today in 1963, Buck Owens attained the #1 spot on the Billboard country singles chart with "Love's Gonna Live Here." Today…

Today in 1983, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton received a gold single for “Islands In The Stream.” Today in 1984, Mickey Gilley was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today in 1997, Deana Carter…