COUNTRY HISTORY
February 25: On this day
Feb 25, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 1992, Johnny Cash was awarded the Grammy Legend Award, "for ongoing contributions and influence in the recording field." The award was presented by the National Trustees at the 34th annual awards
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February 22: On this day
Feb 22, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 1968, Johnny Cash proposed to tour partner June Carter during a concert in London, Ontario. She said yes. The couple married on March 1, 1968, in Franklin, Kentucky and had one child…
February 22: On this day
Feb 21, 2019 by Rick Watts
Born on this day in 1958 in Princeton, New Jersey, was Mary Chapin Carpenter, folk and country music singer, songwriter. Carpenter has won five Grammy Awards and is the only artist to have won four consecutive Grammy Award…
February 20: On this day
Feb 20, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 1993, Billy Ray Cyrus was at #1 on the US Country music album chart with his debut album, Some Gave All which included his breakthrough hit "Achy Breaky Heart".
February 19: On this day
Feb 19, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 1983, Alabama were at #1 on the US Country music album chart with Mountain Music,released in 1982, it is the award-winning third studio album by the country music group.
February 18: On this day
Feb 18, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 2003, Country singer Johnny Paycheck died at the age of 64. He had been in a nursing home, suffering from emphysema and asthma. During his career, Paycheck recorded 70 albums and had…
February 16: On this day
Feb 15, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 1979, Willie Nelson won two trophies during the 21st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles: Best Country Vocal Performance, Male, for "Georgia On My Mind"; and Best Country Vocal Duo or Group (shared with…
February 14: On this day
Feb 14, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 2011, Glen Campbell announced he would release his final studio album in 2011 with a farewell tour to follow. He was also is planning an acoustic-style greatest-hits album before officially retiring.
February 13: On this day
Feb 13, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 2002, American country singer, songwriter Waylon Jennings died in his sleep after a lengthy fight with diabetes. Jennings was the bassist for Buddy Holly following the break-up of The Crickets and…
February 12: On this day
Feb 12, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 1999, Clint Black was at #1 on the US Country music album chart with his debut album, Killin’ Time which featured the hits "A Better Man", "Nothing's News", "Walking Away", "Nobody's…
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