On this day in 1976: The Oak Ridge Boys make their chart debut
Jun 26, 2020
On this day in 1976: The Oak Ridge Boys first appeared on the country charts with "Family Reunion", which peaked at number 83. Originally a gospel group formed in the 1950s, The Oak Ridge Boys…
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On this day in 2006: Keith Urban marries Nicole Kidman
Jun 25, 2020
On this day in 2006, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman were married at Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel in Sydney, Australia. Special moments at the service included Keith singing his hit, "Making Memories Of Us," to…
On this day in 1998: Johnny Cash returns to the stage
Jun 24, 2020
On this day in 1998, Johnny Cash returned to a Nashville stage and performed for the first time since he was stricken with Shy-Drager Syndrome the preceding October. Shy-Drager syndrome is a progressive disorder of…
On this day in 1956: Ray Price begins 20 week run at number one
Jun 23, 2020
On this day in 1956, Ray Price began the first of 20 weeks at #1 in Billboard magazine with “Crazy Arms.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jP5G5PaMrc
On this day in 2005: Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill opens in Oklahoma City
Jun 22, 2020
On this day in 2005, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill opens in Oklahoma City. The singer was on hand for an opening-day ribbon-cutting ceremony. Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill…
Born on this day in 1956: Doug Stone
Jun 19, 2020
Today in 1956, Doug Brooks was born in Atlanta, Georgia. After changing his name to Doug Stone--to avoid confusion with Garth Brooks--he reeled off more than a dozen consecutive hits in the 1990s, including "I'd…
On this day in 1997: Brooks & Dunn hold marathon 8 hour meet & greet
Jun 18, 2020
On this day in 1997, CMA Entertainers of the Year, Brooks & Dunn, played a special show for their fan club at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. In keeping with tradition, both Kix and Ronnie stuck around…
On this day in 1993: Johnny Cash begins recording his "American Recordings" album
Jun 17, 2020
On this day in 1993, Johnny Cash began four days of recording in producer Rick Rubin's living room in Los Angeles, backed only by his own guitar. It marked the start of work on Cash's…
On this day in 2000: Charley Pride & Faron Young inducted as CMA Hall Of Fame Members
Jun 16, 2020
On this day in 2000, the Country Music Association announced Charley Pride and Faron Young as the year’s inductees in the Country Music Hall of Fame. They were the final members to be installed before…
On this day in 1969: "Hee Haw" debuts
Jun 15, 2020
On this day in 1969, "Hee Haw" with Roy Clark & Buck Owens premiered on CBS TV. Despite its popularity, the show was soon canceled, but thrived in syndication for over 20 more years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdiX1bh_99w