April 15 - On This Day
Apr 15, 2019
In 1999 - The body of Tammy Wynette was exhumed from her grave in an attempt to settle a dispute over how the country music legend died. A new autopsy was conducted on her a week…
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This Day in 1961: Marty Robbins wins a Grammy
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This day in 1997: Tracy Lawrence draws 6,000 fans to a Texas Wal-Mart
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This day in 2007, former Johnny Cash home burns to the ground
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This day in 1998, Country legend Tammy Wynette is laid to rest.
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This day in 1980: Kenny Rogers stars in TV-movie "The Gambler".
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Today in 1959, Bill Anderson made his Grand Ole Opry debut at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
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This day in 1975: Emmylou Harris debuts her famous "Hot Band"
Apr 03, 2019
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This day in 2016: Lee Brice gives back to vets
Apr 02, 2019
Today in 2016, Lee Brice surprised a military widow with the 1992 Chevy Silverado pickup her late husband formerly owned during the ACM Party For A Cause in Las Vegas. Brice donated a $40,000 check to the…
Country Stars Lend Their Voices to Animated Tom Sawyer
Apr 01, 2019
Today in 2000, TNN premiered the animated movie, "Tom Sawyer." Rhett Akins was the voice of Tom Sawyer, Lee Ann Womack provided the voice of Becky Thatcher, Mark Wills was Huck Finn and Waylon Jennings was…