Today in 1975, Willie Nelson scores his first number 1
Oct 04, 2019
Today in 1975, Willie Nelson picked up his first #1 single as an artist on the Billboard country chart with "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain." Written by songwriter Fred Rose and originally performed by…
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This day in 1995: Alison Krauss sweeps the CMAs
Oct 03, 2019
Today in 1995, Alison Krauss went home four with trophies from the 29th annual Country Music Association awards, aired on CBS from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House: Female Vocalist of the Year; the Horizon Award;…
This day in 1985, the Patsy Cline biopic "Sweet Dreams" opens in theaters nationwide.
Oct 02, 2019
Today in 1985, the film, “Sweet Dreams,” starring Jessica Lange as Patsy Cline, opened in theaters nationwide. The film was written by Robert Getchell and directed by Karel Reisz. It stars Jessica Lange, Ed Harris,…
This day in 1969: Loretta Lynn records “Coal Miner's Daughter”
Oct 01, 2019
Today in 1969, Loretta Lynn recorded her signature song, “Coal Miner's Daughter.” Released in 1970, the song became Lynn's signature song, one of the genre's most widely known songs, and provided the basis for both…
This day in 1950: The Grand Ole Opry makes it's television debut
Sep 30, 2019
Today in 1950, The "Grand Ole Opry," was telecast for the first time from the historic Ryman Auditorium. Ryman Auditorium was home to the Opry until 1974. By the late 1960s, the Ryman was beginning…
This day in 2002: Brad Paisley gets his jam on at L.A.'s Universal Ampitheatre
Sep 27, 2019
Today in 2002, Brad Paisley's CMT-sponsored show at Los Angeles' Universal Amphitheatre ended with a huge jam. "According To Jim" star Jim Belushi sang "The House Is Rockin'" with Paisley and his band, plus Steve…
This day in 2001: Dixie Chick Martie Seidel announces she is married
Sep 26, 2019
Today in 2001, it was revealed that Dixie Chick Martie Seidel had become Martie Maguire when she married Gareth Maguire on August 10th in a super-secret ceremony in Hawaii. They have since welcomed three daughters:…
This day in 1965: The Statler Brothers make their chart debut with "Flowers On The Wall"
Sep 25, 2019
Today in 1965, the Statler Brothers made their chart debut with "Flowers On The Wall". Written and composed by the group's original tenor, Lew DeWitt, the song peaked in popularity in January 1966, spending four…
Today in 1962: Flatt and Scruggs record "The Ballad of Jed Clampett"
Sep 24, 2019
Today in 1962: Hall of Famers Flatt and Scruggs recorded "The Ballad of Jed Clampett.” It went on to become the theme song of the TV series, “The Beverly Hillbillies.” The show ran from 1962…
This day in 2003: Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffet hit #1
Sep 23, 2019
Today in 2003, Alan Jackson has reclaimed the #1 spot on both the “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart as well as “Billboard’s” Hot Country Singles chart with “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” his duet…