COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1971, Charley Pride recorded his #1 single "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin". The song was released as the first single from his twelfth studio album,  Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs.  The…

On this day in 2004, Reba McEntire's song "Somebody" made its way to the top of the charts. It was Reba's 22nd Billboard #1 single. The song was the second single off of Reba's twenty-third studio…

On this day in 2011, Eric Church released his third studio album, Chief. The album produced two number one hits,"Drink in My Hand" and "Springsteen".  The album would receive a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album.…

On this day in 1989, the late Keith Whitley was honored with a Gold Album for the first time, for Don't Close Your Eyes. The album was the second in Whitley's career, and contained three number…

On this day in 2001, Lonestar's "I"m Already There" was strolling through an amazing six-week stay on top of the Billboard Country Singles chart. The song was the lead single from their fourth studio album,…

On this day in 2010, Joe Nichols multi-week #1 hit single, "Gimmie That girl," was Certified Gold by the RIAA, selling more than 500,000 digital downloads. The song was the second single from his sixth…

On this day in 2011, Jason Aldean scored his seventh #1 song with his cover of "Dirt Road Anthem." The song would later get a Grammy nomination for Best Country Solo Performance. "Dirt Road Anthem"…

On this day in 2004, Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying" made it three straight weeks on top of the charts. The song was the lead single from the album Live Like You Were…

On this day in 1991, Alan Jackson's album Don't Rock the Jukebox was certified Gold. The album was Jackson's second studio album and produced five singles. Four of those singles,  "Don't Rock the Jukebox", "Someday", "Dallas",…

On this day in 1998, Clint Black scored his 12th Billboard #1  with "The Shoes You're Wearing". The song was Black's fourth single from his sixth album Nothin' but the Taillights.