COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 2001, Blake Shelton picked up his first #1 single in Billboard with "Austin," which remained at the top for five weeks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb1DTsxBOfE

Today in 2001, one of the biggest stars on the planet became of the brightest in the sky as members of Shania Twain's announced they had paid to have a star registered in Shania's name…

Today in 1954, Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto in San Antonio, Texas. The couple, who share their daughter, Rosanne, moved to Memphis, where he formed a trio that was signed to Sun Records. The couple…

Today in 1954, Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto in San Antonio, Texas. The couple, who share their daughter, Rosanne, moved to Memphis, where he formed a trio that was signed to Sun Records. The couple…

On this day in 1964, Country Music Hall of Fame member, Jim Reeves, died when his single-engine Beechcraft plane crashed near Nashville, Tennessee. Reeves and his business partner and manager Dean Manuel was flying on…

On this day in 1955: Johnny Cash records his first version of "Folsom Prison Blues," "Luther Played The Boogie" and "So Doggone Lonesome" at the Sun Recording Studio in Memphis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG0fS4DoGUc

On this day in 1972, Barbara Mandrell became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Mandrell is known for a long series of country hits in the 1970s and 1980s as well as her own…

On this day in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis made his TV debut on "The Steve Allen Show," kicking his piano stool across the stage during "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw7SBF-35Es

On this day in 1996, LeAnn Rimes' debut album, “Blue,” hit #1 on the country album charts. It went on to spend 26 weeks at the top – that’s a total of six months. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GozdIQx1Wow

On this day in 1948, Opry legend Roy Acuff announced his intent to run for governor of Tennessee. He did eventually run for office against the incumbent and lost. He also campaigned for the job…