COUNTRY HISTORY

This day in 1997: Tracy Lawrence draws 6,000 fans to a Texas Wal-Mart

Today in 1997, Tracy Lawrence’s appearance at the Wal-Mart in North Richland Hills, Texas was billed by some as the “largest outdoor in-store appearance in the history of mankind.” The event drew an estimated 6,000 screaming…
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This day in 2007, former Johnny Cash home burns to the ground

This day in 2007, the former home of Johnny Cash and June Carter burned to the ground in Hendersonville, Tennessee, while workers were restoring it for new owner Barry Gibb. Watching helplessly were next-door neighbors…
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This day in 1998, Country legend Tammy Wynette is laid to rest.

Today in 1998, Tammy Wynette's funeral was held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Stars including Wynonna, Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, Lorrie Morgan and the Oak Ridge Boys all performed musical tributes. Before that very…
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This day in 1980: Kenny Rogers stars in TV-movie "The Gambler".

Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers portrayed Brady Hawkes for the first time when CBS aired a TV movie based around his signature hit, “The Gambler.” From 1983 through 1994, there would be four more made-for-TV movies…
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Today in 1959, Bill Anderson made his Grand Ole Opry debut at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.

On this day in 1959, Bill Anderson made his Grand Ole Opry debut at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Bill Anderson has released more than 40 studio albums and has reached No. 1 on the country charts…
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This day in 1975: Emmylou Harris debuts her famous "Hot Band"

Today in 1975, Emmylou Harris debuted with her famous "Hot Band" at a San Francisco club. Made up of some of the industry's best singers and players, the "Hot Band" eventually became a proving ground…
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This day in 2016: Lee Brice gives back to vets

Today in 2016, Lee Brice surprised a military widow with the 1992 Chevy Silverado pickup her late husband formerly owned during the ACM Party For A Cause in Las Vegas. Brice donated a $40,000 check to the…
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Country Stars Lend Their Voices to Animated Tom Sawyer

Today in 2000, TNN premiered the animated movie, "Tom Sawyer." Rhett Akins was the voice of Tom Sawyer, Lee Ann Womack provided the voice of Becky Thatcher, Mark Wills was Huck Finn and Waylon Jennings was…
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This day in 1968: Glen Campbell gets his own variety show

Today in 1968, Glen Campbell got a big break. CBS announced that the singer would host the "Summer Replacement Variety Hour" to fill the Smothers Brothers timeslot.
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March 28 - On This Day

In 1997 - Deana Carter was at the top of the Billboard Country charts with "We Danced Anyway." Written by Randy Scruggs and Matraca Berg, it was released in December 1996 as the second single from her…
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