COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1970, the album, “Okie From Muskogee,” by Merle Haggard was certified gold. Today in 1977, a month after what appeared to be an attempt to steal the body of Elvis Presley from Forest…

Today in 1969, Loretta Lynn recorded her signature song, “Coal Miner's Daughter.” Today in 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared October to be Country Music Month. Today in 1990, Garth Brooks’ self-titled debut album was certified gold. He…

Today in 1956, Elvis’s hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi held "Elvis Presley Day." Today in 1978, Waylon Jennings’ album, “I've Always Been Crazy,” was certified gold. Today in 1986, Exile's single, “It'll Be Me,” was at #1 on “Radio…

Today in 1962, Loretta Lynn joined the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1965, the Statler Brothers made their chart debut with "Flowers On The Wall". In 2000, Eric Heatherly brought the classic back to life when he…

Today in 1962, Hall of Famers Flatt and Scruggs recorded "The Ballad of Jed Clampett.” It went on to become the theme song of the TV series, “The Beverly Hillbillies.” Today in 1977, just one month after his apparent…

Today in 1972, the single, “Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me,” by Mac Davis was at #1 on the pop singles chart. Today in 1974, the Mac Davis album, “Stop & Smell The Roses,” was certified gold.…

Today in 1939, Gene Autry's "Back In The Saddle Again" was released. Today in 1976, Willie Nelson released “The Troublemaker” album. Today in 1979, "Just Good Ol' Boys" (not the theme for “Dukes of Hazzard,” which belongs to…

Today in 1970, Crystal Gayle hit the country charts for the first time with "I've Cried The Blue Right Out of My Eyes." Her sister, Loretta Lynn, wrote the song. Today in 1981, Lee Greenwood made his…

Today in 1947, Carnegie Hall hosted its first country music show with Ernest Tubb and Roy Acuff as headliners. Today in 1981, George Jones' “I Am What I Am” album was certified gold. Today in 1986, the “#7”…

Today in 1960, Loretta Lynn made her Grand Ole Opry debut. Today in 1977, Reba McEntire made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. She performed “Invitation to the Blues.” Today in 1996, Alabama released their second holiday…