COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1971, Sammi Smith’s “Help Me Make It Through The Night,” written by Kris Kristofferson, made it to #1 in Billboard. Today in 1979, the "Willie & Family Live" album by Willie Nelson was certified…

Today in 1963, Buck Owens recorded “Act Naturally,” and made a first pass at “My Heart Skips a Beat.” Today in 1981, the "Greatest Hits" album by Ronnie Milsap was certified Gold. Today in 1983, the single "You…

Today in 1967, “Don’t Come Home A’Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind)” got Loretta Lynn her first #1 Billboard single. Today in 1975, Alabama's Randy Owen married his wife, Kelly. Today in 1982, “Always on My Mind” by…

Today in 1978, Ronnie Milsap’s album, "It Was Almost Like A Song," was certified gold. Today in 1979, Eddie Rabbitt topped the country singles chart with “Every Which Way But Loose.” Today in 1984, Alabama topped the…

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.” Today in 1994, at the American Music…

Today in 1963, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs made their first on-screen appearance on the CBS sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies,” in order to sing their new song, “Pearl Pearl Pearl.” They had already been performing…

Today in 1938, Roy Acuff debuted his Grande Ole Opry at the Dixie Tabernacle in Nashville. Today in 1972, Loretta Lynn’s “One’s On The Way” hits number one in Billboard. Today in 1994, John Michael Montgomery’s “I Swear”…

Today in 1976, Elvis Presley recorded the song “Moody Blue.” Today in 1995, “Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)” by Pam Tillis hit the #1 spot on the “Billboard” chart. Today in 1999, Freddy Fender got a star…

Today in 1958, Johnny Cash hit the top of the charts with “Ballad of a Teenage Queen.” Today in 1959, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens all died in a plane crash near…

Today in 1968, Merle Haggard recorded “The Legend Of Bonnie And Clyde” at the Capitol recording Studio on Hollywood. The song was inspired by the Warren Beatty film. Today in 1970, Tom T. Hall jumped to the…