COUNTRY HISTORY

Born on this day in 1935 in East Tupelo, Mississippi, was Elvis Presley. Before emerging as the "King of Rock & Roll," Presley made inroads in country, where he returned during his latter years. He…

Born on this day in 1974 was John Rich, country music singer-songwriter. From 1992 to 1998, he was a member of the country music band Lonestar, in which he played bass guitar and alternated with…

On this day in 2006, The house where Johnny Cash lived for 35 years was bought by Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb. The rustic house near Nashville, Tennessee went on the market in June 2005…

On this day in 1991, Billy Ray Cyrus signed his first recording contract with Mercury Records.

On this day in 2015, Little Jimmy Dickens died aged 94 of cardiac arrest after suffering a stroke a few days earlier. The American country music singer was famous for his humorous novelty songs, his small…

Born on this day in 1958 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was Joe Diffie, country music singer known for his ballads and novelty songs. Diffie has scored five #1 singles: "Home", "If the Devil Danced (In Empty…

On this day in 2015, American country singer and the lead vocalist for the Arkansas-based band, Backroad Anthem, Craig Strickland died. Strickland and a friend, Chase Morland, had gone to an area known as Bear Creek…

On this day in 1968, Glen Campbell was at #1 on the US Country chart with “Wichita Lineman”. Jimmy Webb's inspiration for the lyrics came while driving through Washita County in northern Oklahoma. Webb was driving…

On this day in 2010, Rascal Flatts were at #1 on the US Country charts with "Why Wait" which became the group's eleventh #1 hit.

On this day in 1950, during recording sessions at Castle Studio, Nashville, Hank Williams record “Cold Cold Heart”, “Dear John”, “Just Waiting” and “Men With Broken Hearts”.