COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1956, Johnny Cash debuted on the charts with "I Walk The Line." Today in 1958, The Country Music Association was founded in Nashville. Today in 1975, "Rhinestone Cowboy" single by Glen Campbell was certified gold. Today…

Today In 1956, Elvis Presley buys his mother a pink Cadillac while in Los Angeles to record. Today In 1974, John Denver closed a one-week stand at Los Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre, where he recorded the…

Today in 1968,the single, "Harper Valley P.T.A.," by Jeannie C. Riley, entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1993,Tracy Lawrence's “Alibis” album was certified platinum. Today in 1993,Garth Brooks announced that he wanted to make…

Today in 1968, George Jones and Tammy Wynette announced they were married, even though they didn't actually tie the knot until the following February. Today in 1980, Waylon Jennings' “Music Man” album was certified gold. Today in…

Today in 1965, Waylon Jennings made his chart debut with "That's The Chance I'll Have To Take." Today in 1976, RCA Victor announced that sales of Elvis Presley records had passed the 400-million mark. No other entertainer…

Today in 1981, the “Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ album by Willie Nelson was certified platinum. Today in 1971, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver was certified gold. Today in 1979, Mel Tillis was #1 on the…

Today in 1976, the “Spirit” album by John Denver was certified gold. Today in 1977, the day after Elvis Presley's death, President Jimmy Carter issued the following statement, "Elvis Presley's death deprives our country of a part…

Today in 1935, Patsy Montana recorded "I Wanna Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart" in New York Today in 1969, Merle Haggard's blue-collar anthem "Workin' Man Blues" went to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart Today in 1977, Elvis…

Today in 1957, the Everly Brothers recorded "Wake Up Little Susie" at the Methodist Television, Radio and Film Commission studios in Nashville. Today in 1991, Vince Gill and Alan Jackson lead the way in the 25th annual…

Today in 1964, Roy Rogers had a nine-hour surgery to repair vertebrae in his back damaged by years of riding his horse, Trigger. Today in 1982, “Ernest Tubb makes his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.…