COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1976, Reba McEntire made her first recordings for Mercury Records. Upon its release that year, her single "I Don't Want to Be a One Night Stand" failed to become a major hit…

On this day in 2006, Carrie Underwood was at #1 on the Billboard Country charts for the first of six weeks with "Jesus, Take The Wheel." Later this year it was reported that "Jesus, Take the Wheel" had…

On this day in 1979, Willie Nelson was at #1 on the country music album chart with the double set, "Willie and Family Live."  Recorded live at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, Nevada in April 1978…

On this day in 1986, Reba McEntire became a member of the Grand Ole Opry show in Nashville, Tennessee, and has been a member ever since.

Born on this day in 1943 in Robbinsville, North Carolina, was Ronnie Milsap, country music singer and pianist. He became country music's first well-known blind singer, and one of the most successful and versatile country…

On this day in 2010, Charlie Daniels was rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke while snowmobiling in Colorado. He recovered and was released two days later.

On this day in 1976, Glen Campbell's signature song "Rhinestone Cowboy" was up for nominations for a Grammy Award for Best Country Song as well as for Record of the Year, (but didn't win). Written by…

On this day in 1967, Johnny Cash and June Carter recorded their duet “Jackson”, which went on to win the couple a Grammy Award in 1968 for Best Country & Western Performance Duet. Written in 1963 by Billy…

On this day in 1962 Patsy Cline released “She’s Got You” as the follow-up to her last hit “Crazy”. Penned by Hank Cochran, the single peaked at #1 on the Country charts and has since been…

Born on this day in 1951, Crystal Gayle, singer, songwriter, (1977 US No.2 & UK No.5 single 'Don't It Make Your Brown Eyes Blue').