July 20: On This Day
Jul 20, 2020
Johnny Cash was at #1 on the country charts with "Folsom Prison Blues" Cash had performed the song at Folsom Prison itself on January 13, 1968 and this version was eventually released on the At Folsom…
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On this day in 2000: Brad Paisley wins "Distinguished West Virginian Award"
Jul 17, 2020
On this day in 2000, Brad Paisley was performing at the West Virginia Interstate Fair and Exposition when he got the surprise of a lifetime. Gov. Cecil H. Underwood showed up to hear Brad's music…
On this day in 2002: Kenny Chesney tops the charts
Jul 16, 2020
On this day in 2002, Kenny Chesney was on top of the world – and on top of the "Billboard" Country Singles chart with his single, “The Good Stuff.” On top of that, Kenny's “No…
On this day in 2005: Dwight Yoakam appears in "Wedding Crashers"
Jul 15, 2020
On this day in 2005, the movie "Wedding Crashers," starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, debuted in theaters. Why do you care? Dwight Yoakam was featured in the opening scene being chewed out by an…
On this day in 1981: Alabama's "My Home's In Alabama" album is certified gold.
Jul 14, 2020
On this day in 1981: Alabama's album, “My Home's In Alabama,” was certified gold. My Home's in Alabama is the fourth studio album by American country band Alabama, released in May 1980 on RCA Nashville,…
On this day in 1996: Alan Jackson headlines "Countryfest"
Jul 13, 2020
On this day in 1996, the first “CountryFest” was held in Atlanta, Georgia with headliners Alan Jackson, Alabama, and Pam Tillis. The show drew 275,000 fans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFgih8HBaEU
On this day in 2000: U-S Customs seizes Kenny Chesney's single
Jul 10, 2020
On this day in 2000, U-S Customs officials at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport seize a shipment of Kenny Chesney's single, "I Lost It." The promotional C-D singles were assembled with a package that included imported…
On this day in 1998: Garth's albums certified for sales in the multi-millions
Jul 09, 2020
On this day in 1998, Garth Brooks got all kinds of good news. His self-titled debut was certified for sales of 9-million, his “Fresh Horses” album was certified for sales of 6-million copies and his…
On this day in 1997: Marty Stuart marries Connie Smith
Jul 08, 2020
On this day in 1997: Marty Stuart married Connie Smith on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Afterward, they drove out into the wilderness and end up dancing on a cliff to Buck…
On this day in 1992: Billy Ray Cyrus goes gold & platinum
Jul 07, 2020
On this day in 1992: "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus was certified gold and platinum. "Weird Al" Yankovic later parodied it into "Achy Breaky Song." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byQIPdHMpjc