This day in Country Music History
Oct 08, 2020
Today in 1983, Kathy Mattea first appeared on the country charts with a song called “Street Talk.” It made the top forty, but it took her another five years to score her first #1, “Goin’…
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This day in Country Music History
Oct 07, 2020
Today in 1978, Merle Haggard married fellow country singer, Leona Williams. Today in 1984, the movie, "Songwriter," starring Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson premiered in Nashville. Today in 1986, the Judds’ album, “Rockin' with the…
This day in Country Music History
Oct 06, 2020
Today in 1983, George Strait's “Right Or Wrong” album was released. Today in 1990, Alan Jackson made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Today in 1990, Garth Brooks became the 65th member of the Grand Ole…
This day in Country Music History
Oct 05, 2020
Today in 1925, WSM Radio in Nashville started broadcasting. One of its first programs was "WSM Barn Dance" which was renamed "Grand Ole Opry" two years later. It became the longest running radio show in…
This day in Country Music History
Oct 02, 2020
Today in 1970, the album, “Okie From Muskogee,” by Merle Haggard was certified gold. Today in 1977, a month after what appeared to be an attempt to steal the body of Elvis Presley from Forest…
This day in Country Music History
Oct 01, 2020
Today in 1969, Loretta Lynn recorded her signature song, “Coal Miner's Daughter.” Today in 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared October to be Country Music Month. Today in 1990, Garth Brooks’ self-titled debut album was certified…
This day in Country Music History
Sep 30, 2020
Today in 1950, WSM-AM radio's country music showcase, "Grand Ole Opry," was telecast for the first time. Today in 1977, Elvis Presley’s “Welcome To My World” album was certified gold. Today in 1984, the album,…
This day in Country Music History
Sep 29, 2020
Today in 1976, Jerry Lee Lewis was arrested. He was celebrating his birthday by popping off a few rounds on his .357 Magnum. Two of those rounds hit bass player Butch Owens square in the…
This day in Country Music History
Sep 28, 2020
Today in 1928, the first recording session in Nashville took place at the YMCA. One of the first acts to be recorded was Warmack's Gully Jumpers. Today in 1956, RCA Records credited Elvis Presley with…
This day in Country Music History
Sep 25, 2020
Today in 1962, Loretta Lynn joined the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1965, the Statler Brothers made their chart debut with "Flowers On The Wall". In 2000, Eric Heatherly brought the classic back to life…