COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1969, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash recorded “Girl From The North Country.” The unreleased performances included “T for Texas,” “That’s All Right,” and “You Are My Sunshine.” Today in 1988, for the first time since…

Today in 1967, the President’s daughter, Lynda Bird Johnson, requested that Eddy Arnold attend a White House dinner. Arnold was almost late after getting stuck in an elevator. Today in 1973, Patsy Cline's “Greatest Hits” album…

Today in 1967, the President’s daughter, Lynda Bird Johnson, requested that Eddy Arnold attend a White House dinner. Arnold was almost late after getting stuck in an elevator. Today in 1973, Patsy Cline's “Greatest Hits” album…

Today in 1971, Sammi Smith’s “Help Me Make It Through The Night,” written by Kris Kristofferson, made it to #1 in Billboard. Today in 1979, the "Willie & Family Live" album by Willie Nelson was certified…

Today in 1963, Buck Owens recorded “Act Naturally,” and made a first pass at “My Heart Skips a Beat.” Today in 1981, the "Greatest Hits" album by Ronnie Milsap was certified Gold. Today in 1983, the single "You…

Today in 1967, “Don’t Come Home A’Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind)” got Loretta Lynn her first #1 Billboard single. Today in 1975, Alabama's Randy Owen married his wife, Kelly. Today in 1982, “Always on My Mind” by…

Today in 1978, Ronnie Milsap’s album, "It Was Almost Like A Song," was certified gold. Today in 1979, Eddie Rabbitt topped the country singles chart with “Every Which Way But Loose.” Today in 1984, Alabama topped the…

Today in 1963, Patsy Cline recorded in a studio for the last time, cutting “He Called Me Baby.” Her last song in the studio was “I’ll Sail My Ship Alone.” Today in 1994, at the American Music…

Today in 1963, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs made their first on-screen appearance on the CBS sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies,” in order to sing their new song, “Pearl Pearl Pearl.” They had already been performing…

Today in 1938, Roy Acuff debuted his Grande Ole Opry at the Dixie Tabernacle in Nashville. Today in 1972, Loretta Lynn’s “One’s On The Way” hits number one in Billboard. Today in 1994, John Michael Montgomery’s “I Swear”…