COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1955, Tennessee Ernie Ford's "Sixteen Tons" first appeared on the music charts. One of the fastest selling records in history, it sold more than four million copies. Today in 1981, Hank Williams' album,…

Today in 1965, Ronnie Milsap married his wife, Joyce. Today in 1968, Johnny Cash's "comeback" was complete when his album, "Live At The Folsom Prison," was certified gold. Today in 1982, George Jones' album, "Anniversary…

Today in 1976, Elvis Presley recorded his last hit record, "Way Down," at his studio in the Graceland Mansion. The raw, unedited version can be found on the album, "Our Memories of Elvis, Vol. II."…

Today in 1939, Bill Monroe joined the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1969, the “Suspicious Minds” single by Elvis Presley was certified gold. Today in 1991, the album, “Sticks And Stones,” by Tracy Lawrence was…

Today in 1994, Mark Chesnutt earned a platinum album for “Almost Goodbye.” Today in 1997, Clint Black’s “Nothing But the Taillights” was certified gold. Today in 1997, Johnny Cash announced he had a form of…

Today in 1969, Waylon Jennings married his wife, Jessi Colter. Today in 1976, Charlie Daniels' "Fire On The Mountain" album was released. Today in 1978, Anne Murray's "You Needed Me" single was certified gold. Today…

Today in 1974, Charlie Rich's album, "There Won't Be Any More," was certified gold. Today in 1992, the single, "Seminole Wind," by John Anderson went to #1 on the country charts. The same day, John's…

Today in 1965, Ernest Tubb was inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Today in 1991, "The Patsy Cline Collection" album was released. Today in 1992, Mark Chesnutt’s second album, "Longnecks and Short Stories,"…

Today in 1957, the Elvis Presley film "Jailhouse Rock" premiered. Today in 1968, Nashville's top Country Music Awards go to Jeannie C. Riley's "Harper Valley P.T.A." for best song and to "Johnny Cash at Folsom…

Today in 1951, Hank Williams signed a movie contract with MGM. Today in 1955, a little known singer, Elvis Presley, played at a sock hop at Brooklyn High School (a Cleveland suburb) in his first…