COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers topped the pop singles chart with "Lady." Today in 1985, the "Alabama Christmas" album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously. Today in 1987, the "Best Of Reba McEntire" album was released. Today in…

Today in 1977, the single, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," by Crystal Gayle was certified gold. Today in 1977, Crystal Gayle's "We Must Believe In Magic" album was certified gold. Today in 1989,…

Today in 1993, Dolly Parton launched her new line of cosmetics at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. Today in 1995, Deana Carter married Chris DiCroce. The couple has since gone their separate ways. Today…

Today in 1956, “Billboard's” annual DJ's Poll found that Elvis Presley was the most-played country artist and male artist overall. Today in 1969, Gene Autry's “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” recording is certified gold. Today in 1973, David…

Today in 1929, Jimmie Rodgers began production on his only movie, "The Singing Brakeman," a ten-minute short filmed in Camden, New Jersey. Today in 1962, Roy Acuff became the first living member inducted into the Country Music…

Today in 1978, Willie Nelson's “Willie & Family Live” album was released. Today in 1980, the single, "On The Road Again," by Willie Nelson peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart. Today in 1991, Garth Brooks' album,…

Today in 1994, Kathy Mattea's album, “A Collection Of Hits,” was certified platinum. Today in 1994, Sammy Kershaw's “Feeling Good Train” album was certified gold. The same day his “Haunted Heart” project was certified platinum. Today in…

Today in 1941, the town of Berwyn, Oklahoma officially changed its name to Gene Autry, Oklahoma. Today in 1955, the first country music show on New York City's famed Broadway began a one-week run at the Palace…

Today in 1947, Eddy Arnold reaches #1 on the Billboard country chart with "I'll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms)." It spends a total of 21 weeks at the…

Today in 1970, "The Johnny Cash Show" album was released. Today in 1970, Loretta Lynn's signature song, "Coal Miner's Daughter," first hit the charts. Today in 1971, the Johnny Cash album, "Portrait/His Greatest Hits Vol. 2," was released.…