COUNTRY HISTORY

This day in 1980: Kenny Rogers gets seven Grammy nods

Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers has seven Grammy nominations, including “The Gambler” for Record of the Year. Roger’s producer, Larry Butler, was nominated for Producer of the Year. The Gambler is the sixth studio album…
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This day in 2012: Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott gets hitched

Today in 2012, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott married drummer Chris Tyrell in upstate New York. They met during Tim McGraw's "Southern Voice" tour, when Tyrell was Tim's drummer, and Lady Antebellum opened the show. Later,…
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This day in 1967: Charley Pride performs on the Grand Ole Opry

Today in 1967, Charley Pride became the first African-American solo singer to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Pride's greatest musical success came in the early to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for…
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This day in 1950: The Legendary Sun Recording Studio opens

Today in 1950, Sam Phillips opened the Sun Recording Studio, originally known as the Memphis Recording Service, at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis. It was originally called Memphis Recording Service, sharing the same building with…
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Born on this day in 1936: Roger Miller

Born on this day in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1936:  Roger Miller the singer, songwriter, musician and actor, best known for his honky tonk-influenced novelty songs. His best known songs included the chart-topping country/pop hits…
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This day in 2002: Bad luck leads to a huge hit for "Big Kenny"

Today in 2002, Big Kenny (of Big & Rich) already $140,000 in debt, lost most of his last $200 while playing black jack in a Las Vegas casino. He gave the dealer a $20 tip,…
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This day in 2001: Neal McCoy entertains the troops

Today in 2001, Neal McCoy joined Wayne Newton and comedian Drew Carey to entertain American troops at the Kandahar Airport in Afghanistan as a part of the USO’s Deliver America Tour.
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This day in 1977: Dolly Parton gets her first gold album

Today in 1977, Dolly Parton earned the first gold album of her career with, “Here You Come Again.” Here You Come Again is the nineteenth solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on…
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This day in 1970: Lynn Anderson hits number one with "Rose Garden"

Today in 1970, Lynn Anderson’s single, "Rose Garden," began a dozen week sweep as the #1 song on the country charts. It also made it to #3 on the Top 40 charts. It was written…
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This day in 1964: Glen Campbell makes his first concert appearance with The Beach Boys

Today in 1964, Glen Campbell made his first concert appearance with The Beach Boys, standing in for an ill Brian Wilson last minute at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. In 1960, Campbell moved to…
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