COUNTRY HISTORY
January 25: On this day
Jan 25, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day 1958, Marty Robbins was at #1 on the US Country charts with “The Story of My Life" which was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
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January 24: On this day
Jan 24, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 2008, Charlie Daniels who is known for his #1 country hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
January 22: On this day
Jan 22, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 1976, Reba McEntire made her first recordings for Mercury Records. Upon its release that year, her single "I Don't Want to Be a One Night Stand" failed to become a major hit…
January 21: On this day
Jan 21, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 2006, Carrie Underwood was at #1 on the Billboard Country charts for the first of six weeks with "Jesus, Take The Wheel." Later this year it was reported that "Jesus, Take the Wheel" had…
January 18: On this day
Jan 18, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 1979, Willie Nelson was at #1 on the country music album chart with the double set, "Willie and Family Live." Recorded live at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, Nevada in April 1978…
January 17: On this day
Jan 17, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 1986, Reba McEntire became a member of the Grand Ole Opry show in Nashville, Tennessee, and has been a member ever since.
January 16: On this day
Jan 16, 2019 by Rick Watts
Born on this day in 1943 in Robbinsville, North Carolina, was Ronnie Milsap, country music singer and pianist. He became country music's first well-known blind singer, and one of the most successful and versatile country…
January 15: On this day
Jan 15, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 2010, Charlie Daniels was rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke while snowmobiling in Colorado. He recovered and was released two days later.
January 14: On this day
Jan 14, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 1976, Glen Campbell's signature song "Rhinestone Cowboy" was up for nominations for a Grammy Award for Best Country Song as well as for Record of the Year, (but didn't win). Written by…
January 11: On this day
Jan 11, 2019 by Rick Watts
On this day in 1967, Johnny Cash and June Carter recorded their duet “Jackson”, which went on to win the couple a Grammy Award in 1968 for Best Country & Western Performance Duet. Written in 1963 by Billy…
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