This day in 1993: Willie Nelson hosts Farm Aid VI in Ames
Apr 24, 2020
Today in 1993, Willie Nelson held Farm Aid VI in Ames, Iowa with Sawyer Brown, Martina McBride, The Kentucky HeadHunters, Marty Stuart, Dwight Yoakam, Ringo Starr, Bryan Adams, Paul Simon, Travis Tritt, Ricky Van Shelton,…
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On this day in 1998: Pam Tillis tries her hand at acting
Apr 23, 2020
On this day in 1998, Pam Tillis appeared on both "Promised Land" and "Diagnosis Murder," playing the same character – a con artist named Kate Matthews.
On this day in 1998: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill win big at the CMAs
Apr 22, 2020
Today in 1998, country music’s reigning super-couple, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, were the big winners at the 33rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards. They nabbed four awards (for Single, Song, Video and Top…
On this day in 2012, Keith Urban becomes a member of the Grand Ole Opry
Apr 21, 2020
On this day in 2012, Keith Urban became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He performed “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me,” “Days Go By” and “Without You.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PCC8nWxunM
On this day in 1959: 12-year-old Dolly Parton releases her first single
Apr 20, 2020
On this day in 1959, 12-year-old Dolly Parton released her first single, "Puppy Love.” Written by Dolly at age 11, along with her Uncle Bill Owens, it was released by Goldband Records in 1959. The…
This day in 1998: Alabama chosen "America's Favorite Band" by People Magazine Readers
Apr 17, 2020
Today in 1998, “People” magazine announced that Alabama was chosen by readers as America's favorite band. In “People’s” poll of 1000 readers, Alabama came in first with 4.1% of the vote. Alabama, who first walked…
Today in 1969: Johnny Cash tapes the TV special "Hello...I'm Johnny Cash"
Apr 16, 2020
Today in 1969, Johnny Cash taped "Hello...I'm Johnny Cash,” the first of his ABC-TV weekly shows at the Ryman Auditorium, kicking off with "Folsom Prison Blues." The show, which featured guests Glen Campbell, Jeannie C.…
On this day in 1963: Patsy Cline's classic "Sweet Dreams (Of You)" is released.
Apr 15, 2020
On this day in 1963, five weeks after Patsy Cline was killed in a plane crash, her song “Sweet Dreams (Of You)” was released. "Sweet Dreams (of You)" is a country ballad, which was written…
Born on this day in 1932: Loretta Lynn
Apr 14, 2020
Today in 1932, Loretta Lynn was born in Butcher Holly, Kentucky. She was the first woman to win the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award in 1972 and landed in the Country Music…
This day in 1959: George Jones hits number one
Apr 13, 2020
Today in 1959, George Jones’ “White Lightning” picked up his first #1 country single in Billboard magazine as a recording artist. Written by rockabilly artist J. P. Richardson, best known by his stage name, the…