COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 2014, Capitol released Keith Urban's "Somewhere in My Car" to radio. The song was the fifth overall from his eighth studio album Fuse. The song would later top the Country Charts.

On this day in 2015, RCA released Miranda Lambert's single "Smokin' And Drinkin'," featuring Little Big Town, to radio. Though  the song was later nominated for a CMA Award, its reach on the charts peaked…

On this day in 1993, Toby Keith scored his very first #1 song with "Should've Been A Cowboy." The first of his twenty number one  hits, "Should've Been A Cowboy" was the lead-off single from…

On this day in 2001, Tim McGraw landed his 16th number one hit with "Grown Men Don't Cry." The song was released in April of the same year as the first single from McGraw's sixth album…

On this day in 1998, George Strait enjoyed the "top tune" on the chart with "I Just Want To Dance With You." The song was released in April of that year and was the first single…

On this day in 2014, the Fifth Annual Darius Rucker and Friends Benefit raised $120,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon. Darius was joined by Kenny Rogers, Eli Young Band and David…

On this day in 1986, Reba McEntire scored the fifth number one of her career with "Whoever's in New England." The song was her first single from and title track from Whoever's in New England.…

On this day in 2011, The Band Perry learned that their #1 smash hit, "If I Die Young," achieved Double Platinum Certification from the RIAA for sales exceeding two million copies. The song was released…

On this day in 2010, Kenny Rogers was honored by the National Music Council at its 29th Annual American Eagle Awards Luncheon at New  York's Hard Rock Cafe. Kenny was chosen as a winner of…

On this day in 1949, Hank Williams Jr.  was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Hank was raised by his mother,  Audrey Williams, after his father's untimely death.  Williams made his debut on the country scene in…