On this day in 1996: Alan Jackson headlines "Countryfest"
Jul 13, 2020
On this day in 1996, the first “CountryFest” was held in Atlanta, Georgia with headliners Alan Jackson, Alabama, and Pam Tillis. The show drew 275,000 fans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFgih8HBaEU
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On this day in 2000: U-S Customs seizes Kenny Chesney's single
Jul 10, 2020
On this day in 2000, U-S Customs officials at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport seize a shipment of Kenny Chesney's single, "I Lost It." The promotional C-D singles were assembled with a package that included imported…
On this day in 1998: Garth's albums certified for sales in the multi-millions
Jul 09, 2020
On this day in 1998, Garth Brooks got all kinds of good news. His self-titled debut was certified for sales of 9-million, his “Fresh Horses” album was certified for sales of 6-million copies and his…
On this day in 1997: Marty Stuart marries Connie Smith
Jul 08, 2020
On this day in 1997: Marty Stuart married Connie Smith on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Afterward, they drove out into the wilderness and end up dancing on a cliff to Buck…
On this day in 1992: Billy Ray Cyrus goes gold & platinum
Jul 07, 2020
On this day in 1992: "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus was certified gold and platinum. "Weird Al" Yankovic later parodied it into "Achy Breaky Song." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byQIPdHMpjc
On this day in 2013: Toby Keith raises $2-million for tornado relief
Jul 06, 2020
On this day in 2013, Toby Keith raised $2-million for tornado relief with a concert at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, joined by Garth Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood, Mel Tillis, Kellie Coffey,…
On this day in 1993: Alison Krauss inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
Jul 03, 2020
On this day in 1993, Alison Krauss became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. She was inducted by Garth Brooks, and was the first bluegrass act to join in 31 years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEKwC4hVLAE
On this day in 1964: Jim Reeves begins final recording session
Jul 02, 2020
On this day in 1964, Jim Reeves went into the studio for what turned out to be his last recording session. His cover of Don Gibson's "I Can't Stop Loving You" was the final song…
On this day in 1972: Alabama plays their first gig
Jul 01, 2020
On this day in 1972, Alabama gave their first paid performance at Canyonland Park, Alabama. At the time, they were known as Wild Country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6kCHaAL_lA&list=PLJ6gtl1sX46oGhsK4RK5FMVmFM4lSwIEH
On this day in 2001: Chet Atkins passes away
Jun 30, 2020
On this day in 2001, Chet Atkins succumbed to cancer after a valiant fight. An influential guitarist and producer who helped create "The Nashville Sound," he entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973…