COUNTRY HISTORY

In 1991 - Alan Jackson was at #1 on the US Country charts with, "Don't Rock the Jukebox", the lead single from the album of the same name. His second consecutive #1 single on the…

In 1981.  Born on this day in Waterloo, Iowa, was Emily West, country music artist, who debuted on Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in early 2008 with the single "Rocks in Your Shoes" and also scored a…

This day in 2009:  Mickey Gilley was seriously injured in a fall in Branson, Missouri. The 73 year-old was helping a neighbor move some furniture when he fell, with the 'love seat' falling on top of…

This day in 1965: Roy Rogers' faithful steed, Trigger, died at the age of 33. In heartfelt tribute, Roy had Trigger mounted and put on display at the Roy Rogers Museum in California. After sitting stuffed…

This day in 1964, Jim Reeves went into the studio for what turned out to be his last recording session. Reeves' last recording session for RCA Victor produced "Make the World Go Away", "Missing You",…

On this day in 1972, Alabama gave their first paid performance at Canyonland Park, Alabama. At the time, they were known as Wild Country. The group toured the Southeast bar circuit in the early 1970s,…

This day in 2000, rumors became fact as it was revealed by Reba McEntire's camp that she was officially in negotiations to play Annie Oakley in the Broadway revival of "Annie Get Your Gun." Annie…

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…