COUNTRY HISTORY

This day in 1993, Hollywood and Nashville combined as it was revealed that Julia Roberts had married Lyle Lovett in a hush-hush ceremony two days earlier. The fairytale was not destined for a happy ending…

This day in 1977, Elvis Presley gave his final concert at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. His final song of the concert was "Can't Help Falling In Love". Footage of the final concert…

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 his…

This day in 2008, Tim McGraw pulled a fan on stage while performing "Indian Outlaw" at the White River Amphitheater in Auburn, Washington, kicking him out of the concert for allegedly attacking a female fan.…

This day in 1975, "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell entered the Billboard Top 40 chart. Larry Weiss wrote and recorded "Rhinestone Cowboy" in 1974, and it appeared on his album Black and Blue Suite. It…

In 1991 - Garth Brooks was at #1 on the US country chart with his third studio album, Ropin' the Wind. The album replaced his previous album No Fences at the #1 postion, where it enjoyed a combined 18…

In 2001 - Lonestar released their fourth album I'm Already There. Serving as singles from this album were the title track (which spent six weeks at #1 on the Hot Country Songs charts), "Not a Day Goes…

In 1997 - George Strait was at #1 on the Country chart with Carrying Your Love With Me. The album produced four singles for Strait on the Billboard country charts. "One Night at a Time", the title track, and…

In 1992 - Billy Ray Cyrus was at #1 on the US Country music chart with his breakthrough hit "Achy Breaky Heart". Written by Don Von Tress it was originally titled "Don't Tell My Heart"…

This day in 1970, Johnny Cash graced the cover of “TV Guide.” The Johnny Cash Show was a music variety show hosted by Johnny Cash. The Screen Gems 58-episode series ran from June 7, 1969…