COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers portrayed Brady Hawkes for the first time when CBS aired a TV movie based around his signature hit, “The Gambler.” From 1983 through 1994, there would be four more made-for-TV movies…

On this day in 1959, Bill Anderson made his Grand Ole Opry debut at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Bill Anderson has released more than 40 studio albums and has reached No. 1 on the country charts…

Today in 1975, Emmylou Harris debuted with her famous "Hot Band" at a San Francisco club. Made up of some of the industry's best singers and players, the "Hot Band" eventually became a proving ground…

Today in 2016, Lee Brice surprised a military widow with the 1992 Chevy Silverado pickup her late husband formerly owned during the ACM Party For A Cause in Las Vegas. Brice donated a $40,000 check to the…

Today in 2000, TNN premiered the animated movie, "Tom Sawyer." Rhett Akins was the voice of Tom Sawyer, Lee Ann Womack provided the voice of Becky Thatcher, Mark Wills was Huck Finn and Waylon Jennings was…

Today in 1968, Glen Campbell got a big break. CBS announced that the singer would host the "Summer Replacement Variety Hour" to fill the Smothers Brothers timeslot.

In 1997 - Deana Carter was at the top of the Billboard Country charts with "We Danced Anyway." Written by Randy Scruggs and Matraca Berg, it was released in December 1996 as the second single from her…

In 2002 - Lyle Lovett was rushed to Houston's Memorial Hermann Hospital after his leg was broken in 20 places when a bull trampled him. The Country star was working on his uncle's Texas ranch…

In 1996 - The Woman in Me the second studio album by Shania Twain was at #1 on the Country chart. It went onto become her biggest-selling recording at the time of its release, selling 4…

In 1974 - Winners at the 9th Academy of Country Music Awards hosted by Roger Miller, and Charlie Rich included: Top Female Vocalist of the Year - Loretta Lynn, Top Male Vocalist of the Year - Charlie…