COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1969, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs split up after 25 years as a bluegrass duo. Today in 1989, Ronnie Milsap topped the country charts with "Don't You Ever Get Tired Of Hurting Me?"…

Today in 1973, Tammy Wynette’s “Till I Get It Right” topped the Billboard country singles chart. Today in 1977, “The Best Of The Statler Brothers” album by Statler Brothers was certified gold. Today in 1979,…

Today in 1948, the Nitty Gritty’s drummer and singer Jimmie Fadden was born in Long Beach, California. Today in 1964, the Statler Brothers open for Johnny Cash’s show in Canton, Ohio, when the Man in…

Today in 1972, the "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'" single by Charley Pride was certified gold. Today in 1975, Conway Twitty’s “Linda On My Mind” hit the top fo the Billboard country chart. Today in…

  Today in 1960, Elvis Presley was discharged from the Army. Today in 1963, a plane crash in Tennessee claimed the lives of Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins and pilot Randy Hughes as they…

Today in 1967, Merle Haggard’s “The Fugitive” rose to #1 on the Billboard chart for the first time. Today in 1975, Mac Davis won Favorite Male Musical Performer and Olivia Newton-John won the female honor…

Today in 1963, Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Cowboy Copas gave what proved to be their final show. It was a benefit for the widow of Kansas City deejay “Cactus Jack” Call. The three country…

Today in 1985, Gary Morris hit #1 on the charts for the first time with "Baby Bye Bye" from his album, “Faded Blue.” Today in 1987, the “Trio” album featuring Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and…

Today in 1949, Hank Williams recorded several songs: “Mind Your Own Business,” “Honky Tonk Blues,” “You’re Gonna Change (Or I’m Gonna Leave)” and “Lost Highway.” Today in 1957, The Everly Brothers recorded “I Wonder If…

Today in 1987, George Strait’s “Strait From The Heart” turned into a gold album and he received a platinum award for his “Greatest Hits.” Today in 1997, LeAnn Rimes won two trophies, Best New Artist…