COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1988, for the first time since their 1974 breakup, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner performed together. The occasion was a taping of an episode of “Dolly!” at the Grand Ole Opry House in…

This day in 2001: Brad Paisley was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. He wore Buck Owens' yellow jacket from the night he recorded the album “Live At Carnegie Hall.” Paisley sang “Two People Fell…

This day in 2018, Troy Gentry's widow, Angela Gentry, filed suit in Philadelphia against Sikorsky Aircraft and Keystone Helicopter, charging that a design flaw was responsible for the Montgomery Gentry singer's September 2017 death. Less…

This day in 1988, Roseanne Cash’s remake of Johnny Cash’s song “Tennessee Flat Top Box” earned her a #1 Billboard spot. The song had originally been written and recorded by her father in 1961, but…

This day in 2002, Faith Hill's work was among the songs up in the Best Original Song category for the 74th annual Academy Awards. Her soaring ballad, "There You'll Be," which was written by Diane…

This day in 2007, the Dixie Chicks won five trophies at the GRAMMYs: Record and Song of the Year for “Not Ready to Make Nice,” Best Country Performance by a Duo of Group, and Album…

Today in 1998, “How Do I Live,” by Diane Warren got an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, as it appeared in the film, “Con Air.” The song had been recorded by both Trisha Yearwood…

Today in 1963, Patsy Cline recorded in a studio for the last time, cutting “He Called Me Baby.” Her last song in the studio was “I’ll Sail My Ship Alone.” On March 3, 1963, Cline…

Today in 1980, George Jones recorded “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” He made a bet with his producer that it wouldn’t go to #1 on the charts. It has been named in several surveys as…

This day in 1998: Patty Loveless receives a platinum album for “The Trouble With The Truth.” The Trouble with the Truth is the eighth album by country music artist Patty Loveless. It peaked at number…