COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1993, Willie Nelson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Nelson was inducted for being not just one of the most recognizable acts in country music, but an American…

On this day in 1988, John Denver caused a stir by offering the Soviet Union ten million dollars to let him travel into space on their space shuttle. This came after years of seeking permission…

On this day in 2015, Thomas Rhett's "Crash and Burn" was sitting on top of the country charts. The song was written By Chris Stapleton and was the lead single for Rhett's second studio album,…

On this day in 1978, Waylon Jennings' album I've Always Been Crazy was Certified Gold. The album featured a medley of Buddy Holly hits, including "Well All Right" "It's So Easy" "Maybe Baby" & "Peggy…

On this day in 1952, Country Great and Hall of Famer Hank Williams made his last recording, "Your Cheatin' Heart". The song was released in January 1953 after his death and became an instant hit,…

On this day in 1967, Flatt & Scruggs released the country classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown". Though halting on the charts at #55, the song is known throughout the world, most notably for being used as…

Happy Birthday to Faith Hill, who was born on this day in 1967. Hill started her career in music  as a secretary at a music publishing firm and singing backup vocals. After signing a record contract, in…

On this day in 1976, Willie Nelson's "If You've Got The Money I've Got The Time" was the #1 song in the land. The Lefty Frizzell cover was off of Nelson's second Columbia Records album, The…

On this day in 1993, Garth Brooks scored the 12th Billboard #1 single of his career with "Ain't Going Down (Til The Sun Comes Up)". The song was released in July of 1993 as the…

On this day in 2014, EMI released Eric Church's "Talladega" to radio. The song was the fourth single from his fourth studio album, The Outsiders.  Church has stated the song isn't about the Talladega race…