COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 2010, Willie Nelson was arrested in Sierra Blanca, Texas for possession of six ounces of marijuana. He was released after posting a $2,500 bond.    

Today in 2001, Garth Brooks topped “Billboard’s” Top Country Album chart as well as the Top 200 Album Chart with his album, “Scarecrow,” which was released the previous Tuesday. This marked the ninth time that…

This day in 1986, Lorrie Morgan married Keith Whitley.  The couple were married until Whitley died in 1989 of alcohol poisoning.

This day in 1955, in a deal engineered by Colonel Tom Parker, RCA Records bought Elvis Presley's contract and master tapes from Sam Phillips' Sun Records for $35,000. The papers were signed at the Sun…

This day in 1961" “Big Bad John” took Jimmy Dean to #1 on the Billboard country chart. "Big Bad John" is a country song originally performed by Jimmy Dean, who wrote and composed it in…

This day in 2002: Shania Twain’s “UP!” album arrived in stores. It was a hot seller, too. A week later, it debuted atop the country and all-genre album charts after selling nearly 900,000 copies.  …

This day in 1970: Jerry Lee Lewis and his second wife, Myra - who was also his cousin - were divorced. Their 1958 wedding, which took place when she was just 13 years old, caused…

Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers topped the pop singles chart with "Lady." Written by Lionel Richie and first recorded by American country artist Kenny Rogers, it was released in September 1980 on the album Kenny…

Today in 2010: Grand Ole Opry performances by Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood were featured in ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The episode centered on the restoration of Nashville's Lighthouse Christian School.  …

Today in 1999, fans confused by Garth Brooks' rock alter ego, Chris Gaines, may have had their bewilderment compounded when "Saturday Night Live" started promoting its upcoming show as being hosted by Garth with Chris…