On this day in 2002: Kenny Chesney tops the charts
Jul 16, 2020
On this day in 2002, Kenny Chesney was on top of the world – and on top of the "Billboard" Country Singles chart with his single, “The Good Stuff.” On top of that, Kenny's “No…
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On this day in 2005: Dwight Yoakam appears in "Wedding Crashers"
Jul 15, 2020
On this day in 2005, the movie "Wedding Crashers," starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, debuted in theaters. Why do you care? Dwight Yoakam was featured in the opening scene being chewed out by an…
On this day in 1981: Alabama's "My Home's In Alabama" album is certified gold.
Jul 14, 2020
On this day in 1981: Alabama's album, “My Home's In Alabama,” was certified gold. My Home's in Alabama is the fourth studio album by American country band Alabama, released in May 1980 on RCA Nashville,…
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
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