Today in 1994, Neal McCoy scores his first number one
Mar 11, 2020
Today in 1994, Neal McCoy scored his first number one single with "No Doubt About It." Written by John Scott Sherrill and Steve Seskin, it was released in December 1993 as the first single and…
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This day in 1979: James Brown plays the Grand Ole Opry
Mar 10, 2020
Today in 1979, invited by Porter Wagoner, legendary R&B star James Brown played the Grand Ole Opry. His 17-minute set consisted of “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and “Tennessee Waltz.” Some Opry members complained, but Barbara Mandrell…
This day in 1974: The Ryman Auditorium hosts the Grand Ole Opry for the last time
Mar 09, 2020
Today in 1974, the last Saturday night performance of the Grand Ole Opry at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium was held as the show moved the new Opryland. The Ryman had been home to the show since…
This day in 1983: CMT debuts on cable
Mar 06, 2020
Today in 1983, CMT made its cable debut with Faron Young’s video “It’s Four In The Morning.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxR50aaLNhY
This day in 1983: Ronnie Dunn debuts on the country charts
Mar 05, 2020
Today in 1983, Ronnie Dunn debuted on the country charts as a solo act. Eight years later he returned to the charts as one half of the duo Brooks and Dunn with singing partner Kix…
This day in 1980: The Loretta Lynn biopic "Coal Miner's Daughter" premieres in Nashville
Mar 04, 2020
Today in 1980, Sissy Spacek played the lead role of Loretta Lynn’s life in “Coal Miner’s Daughter” which premiered in Nashville on March 4th. Coal Miner's Daughter is a 1980 American biographical musical film directed…
This day in 1963: Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Cowboy Copas play their final show
Mar 03, 2020
Today in 1963, Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Cowboy Copas gave what proved to be their final show. It was a benefit for the widow of Kansas City deejay “Cactus Jack” Call. The three country…
This day in 1999: Garth Brooks gets up to bat during spring training
Mar 02, 2020
Today in 1999, Garth Brooks got up to bat during a spring training game for the San Diego Padres. He struck out. While his performance on the field didn’t score him a place on the…
This day in 1988: K.T. Oslin wins Best Country Female Vocal Performance Grammy
Feb 28, 2020
Today in 1988, at the 30th annual GRAMMY Awards, K.T. Oslin won the GRAMMY for Best Country Female Vocal Performance for “80’s Ladies.” Randy Travis won Best Country Male Vocal Performance for his album “Always…
This day in 2017: Chuck Wicks injured in car crash
Feb 27, 2020
This day in 2017: Chuck Wicks suffered a fractured skull and vertebrae when a car carrying him and three friends hydroplaned and flipped in Mississippi on the way to the Mardi Gras in New Orleans.…