COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1968, Johnny Cash spent the day visiting several hospitals in Memphis including the sick and wounded at the Navy Hospital in Millington, Tennesse, many of whom had just returned home from Vietnam.

Born on this day in 1987, was Tyler Hubbard, Country pop artist who is one half of the platinum-selling duo Florida Georgia Line who scored the 2012 Country #1 album Here's to the Good Times. …

On this day in 2000, Faith Hill performed the national anthem before Super Bowl XXXIV at Atlanta's Georgia Dome.

On this day in 1962, Patsy Cline released her third EP which featured four new songs from her recording sessions under Decca Records the previous year. "Crazy", "Foolin' 'Round","Who Can I Count on", and "South of…

On this day in 1985, The recording took place for "We Are The World" the US equivalent of "Band Aid" at A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie the all…

On this day 1958, Marty Robbins was at #1 on the US Country charts with “The Story of My Life" which was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

On this day in 2008, Charlie Daniels who is known for his #1 country hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

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…