This day in 2002: Bad luck leads to a huge hit for "Big Kenny"
Dec 31, 2019
Today in 2002, Big Kenny (of Big & Rich) already $140,000 in debt, lost most of his last $200 while playing black jack in a Las Vegas casino. He gave the dealer a $20 tip,…
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This day in 2001: Neal McCoy entertains the troops
Dec 30, 2019
Today in 2001, Neal McCoy joined Wayne Newton and comedian Drew Carey to entertain American troops at the Kandahar Airport in Afghanistan as a part of the USO’s Deliver America Tour.
This day in 1977: Dolly Parton gets her first gold album
Dec 27, 2019
Today in 1977, Dolly Parton earned the first gold album of her career with, “Here You Come Again.” Here You Come Again is the nineteenth solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on…
This day in 1970: Lynn Anderson hits number one with "Rose Garden"
Dec 26, 2019
Today in 1970, Lynn Anderson’s single, "Rose Garden," began a dozen week sweep as the #1 song on the country charts. It also made it to #3 on the Top 40 charts. It was written…
This day in 1964: Glen Campbell makes his first concert appearance with The Beach Boys
Dec 24, 2019
Today in 1964, Glen Campbell made his first concert appearance with The Beach Boys, standing in for an ill Brian Wilson last minute at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. In 1960, Campbell moved to…
This day in 1997: Shania’s "Come On Over" album is certified gold, platinum and double-platinum.
Dec 23, 2019
Today in 1997, Shania Twain’s "Come On Over" album was certified gold, platinum and double-platinum. Come On Over is the third studio album recorded by Canadian country music singer Shania Twain. It was released on…
This day in 1989: "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" is certified platinum
Dec 20, 2019
Today in 1989, Charlie Daniels' single, "The Devil Went Down To Georgia," was certified platinum. It was released in 1979 on "Million Mile Reflections", the tenth studio album by Charlie Daniels and the sixth as…
This day in 1980: Dolly Parton's first movie, "9 to 5" premiers
Dec 19, 2019
Today in 1980, Dolly Parton’s first movie, "9 to 5," premiered. It was a huge hit and the title song went on to hit #1 on the country charts and pop charts -- Dolly also…
This day in 1981: Buck Owens appears on "The Dukes Of Hazzard"
Dec 18, 2019
Today in 1981, Buck Owens had a fictitious speeding ticket rescinded by singing "I've Got A Tiger By The Tail" in an episode of the CBS series "The Dukes Of Hazzard," starring John Schneider and…
This day in 2002: Faith Hill breaks a streaming record
Dec 17, 2019
Today in 2002, the numbers were made final and Faith Hill was tapped as logging a record setting 6-million streams as AOL's "Artist of the Month" campaign. The achievement proved to be the online provider’s…