COUNTRY HISTORY
This day in Country Music History
Apr 01, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1967, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened for business. Today in 1978, Crystal Gayle's "Ready For The Times To Get Better" hit #1 on the country charts. Today in 1979, drummer Mark…
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This day in Country Music History
Mar 31, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1962, Patsy Cline hit the top of the country charts with “She’s Got You.” Today in 1973, Johnny Rodriguez charted his first number one song "You Always Come Back To Hurting Me." Today in 1981, Dolly…
This day in Country Music History
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Today in 1981, Hank Williams Jr.’s “Texas Women” hit #1 on the Billboard country chart. Today in 1992, Reba McEntire hit the top of the Billboard charts with “Is There Life Out There.” Today in 2001, the “O…
This day in Country Music History
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Today in 1965, Roger Miller’s “King Of The Road” hit the #1 spot on the Billboard country singles chart. Today in 1971, Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn’s “After The Fire Is Gone” reached #1 in Billboard. Today…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 26, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1952, A Grand Ole Opry troupe featuring Hank Williams, The Carter Sisters, and Roy Acuff appeared on "The Kate Smith Show" show. Today in 1955, the single "Ballad of Davy Crockett" topped the U.S. charts.…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 25, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1939, "Billboard" magazine introduced the hillbilly chart, which has since become the country music chart. Today in 1950, Hank Williams charted what would be come the number one single "Long Gone Lonesome Blues." Today in…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 24, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1958, Private Elvis Presley was sworn into the U.S. Army. Thousands of fans wept the following day when his hair was cut by James Peterson. Elvis quipped, "Hair today, gone tomorrow." His salary…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 21, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1955, Johnny Cash auditioned for Sam Philips at Sun Records in Memphis. Philips liked “Hey, Porter,” and asked Cash to come back and record the next day, despite passing on most of his other…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 20, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1984, The Judds made their first large-venue appearance opening for the Statler Brothers at an arena in Omaha. Today in 1993, George Strait’s “Heartland” topped the Billboard charts at #1. Today in 1998, Steve Wariner gave…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 19, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1953, Tex Ritter performed the theme to “High Noon” at the Academy Awards. “Do Not Forsake Me,” became the first country title to win the Oscar for Best Original Song. Today in 1957, Elvis Presley…
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