On this day in 1969: The first "Johnny Cash Show" is taped in Nashville
May 01, 2020
Today in 1969, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan taped the first installment of “The Johnny Cash Show” at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Future singer/songwriter John Hiatt was in the audience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93NnaKMDUSo
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On this day in 1999: Jo Dee Messina flexes her acting chops
Apr 30, 2020
Today in 1999, Jo Dee Messina appeared on CBS TV's Nash Bridges as "Tammy McGraw." In the episode, Nash was trying to track down a group of female robbers, whom he suspected as being manipulated…
This day in 1992: Garth wins "Entertainer of The Year" at the ACMs.
Apr 29, 2020
Today in 1992, Garth Brooks was named Entertainer of the Year and Top Male Vocalist at the 27th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Plus: Billy Dean was one of seven double-winners. He took Top…
Today in 1998, Clint Black makes his dramatic TV acting debut
Apr 28, 2020
Today in 1998, Clint Black made his dramatic TV acting debut when he co-starred in the CBS TV movie "Still Holding On: The Legend of Cadillac Jack," with his wife Lisa Hartman Black. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UTCep58OA8
On this day in 1976: Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris performed together for the first time
Apr 27, 2020
On this day in 1976, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris performed together for the first time for a taping of the TV show, “Dolly.” "Trio" was the first collaborative studio album by Dolly…
This day in 1993: Willie Nelson hosts Farm Aid VI in Ames
Apr 24, 2020
Today in 1993, Willie Nelson held Farm Aid VI in Ames, Iowa with Sawyer Brown, Martina McBride, The Kentucky HeadHunters, Marty Stuart, Dwight Yoakam, Ringo Starr, Bryan Adams, Paul Simon, Travis Tritt, Ricky Van Shelton,…
On this day in 1998: Pam Tillis tries her hand at acting
Apr 23, 2020
On this day in 1998, Pam Tillis appeared on both "Promised Land" and "Diagnosis Murder," playing the same character – a con artist named Kate Matthews.
On this day in 1998: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill win big at the CMAs
Apr 22, 2020
Today in 1998, country music’s reigning super-couple, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, were the big winners at the 33rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards. They nabbed four awards (for Single, Song, Video and Top…
On this day in 2012, Keith Urban becomes a member of the Grand Ole Opry
Apr 21, 2020
On this day in 2012, Keith Urban became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He performed “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me,” “Days Go By” and “Without You.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PCC8nWxunM
On this day in 1959: 12-year-old Dolly Parton releases her first single
Apr 20, 2020
On this day in 1959, 12-year-old Dolly Parton released her first single, "Puppy Love.” Written by Dolly at age 11, along with her Uncle Bill Owens, it was released by Goldband Records in 1959. The…