This day in 1955: Elvis is signed to RCA
Nov 21, 2019
This day in 1955, in a deal engineered by Colonel Tom Parker, RCA Records bought Elvis Presley's contract and master tapes from Sam Phillips' Sun Records for $35,000. The papers were signed at the Sun…
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Nov 20, 2019
This day in 1961" “Big Bad John” took Jimmy Dean to #1 on the Billboard country chart. "Big Bad John" is a country song originally performed by Jimmy Dean, who wrote and composed it in…
This day in 2002: Shania Twain’s "UP!" album hits stores
Nov 19, 2019
This day in 2002: Shania Twain’s “UP!” album arrived in stores. It was a hot seller, too. A week later, it debuted atop the country and all-genre album charts after selling nearly 900,000 copies. …
This day in 1970: Jerry Lee Lewis divorces his second wife (and cousin)
Nov 18, 2019
This day in 1970: Jerry Lee Lewis and his second wife, Myra - who was also his cousin - were divorced. Their 1958 wedding, which took place when she was just 13 years old, caused…
This day in 1980, Kenny Rogers topped the pop singles chart with "Lady."
Nov 15, 2019
Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers topped the pop singles chart with "Lady." Written by Lionel Richie and first recorded by American country artist Kenny Rogers, it was released in September 1980 on the album Kenny…
This day in 2010: ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" features Grand Ole Opry performances
Nov 14, 2019
Today in 2010: Grand Ole Opry performances by Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood were featured in ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The episode centered on the restoration of Nashville's Lighthouse Christian School. …
This day in 1999, Garth Brooks' rock alter ego, "Chris Gaines" appears on SNL
Nov 13, 2019
Today in 1999, fans confused by Garth Brooks' rock alter ego, Chris Gaines, may have had their bewilderment compounded when "Saturday Night Live" started promoting its upcoming show as being hosted by Garth with Chris…
This day in 1988: Rosanne Cash tops the charts
Nov 12, 2019
Today in 1988, Rosanne Cash topped the country charts with "Runaway Train," becoming the first female country artist ever to have four #1 hits from one album. The album was “King's Record Shop,” and the…
Today in 1993, Dolly Parton launches new cosmetics line
Nov 11, 2019
Today in 1993, Dolly Parton launched her new line of cosmetics at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. The Revlon "Beauty Confidence Collection" sold for approximately $100.
This day in 1991: Garth Brooks' "Ropin' The Wind" is certified gold, platinum, double platinum, triple platinum AND quadruple platinum simultaneously.
Nov 08, 2019
Today in 1991, Garth Brooks' album, “Ropin' The Wind,” was certified gold, platinum, double platinum, triple platinum AND quadruple platinum simultaneously. It was the first album by a country singer to top both the Billboard…