COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1978, Willie Nelson's Stardust album made it to number one, enjoying a total of 551 weeks on the chart. Stardust produced two top five songs on the Billboard Hot Country Singles…

On this day in 1979, Kenny Rogers scored another number one single, his seventh in his career, with "She Believes In Me." Listen to it here! https://youtu.be/rdQljm_w41U

Today in 2004, Gretchen Wilson's "Redneck Woman" continues its stay at #1 for a fourth straight week on the Billboard country chart. Listen to it here! https://youtu.be/82dDnv9zeLs

Today in 2011, Scotty McCreery made country music history with his first single, "I Love You This Big," which was the highest-charting debut for a new artist in more than two decades. Listen to it…

On this day in 1982, Alabama sponsored the first June Jam in Ft. Payne, Alabama. The first June Jam drew 60,000 fans and raised millions for local charities.

On this day in 2014, the fifth annual Darius Rucker and Friends Benefit raised $120,000 for St. Jude Children's Reseach Hospital at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon. Through the years, the concert has raised more than $439,000…

On this day in 2014, Brad Paisley put on a surprise two-hour after- concert show at Joe's Bar in Chicago with Randy Houser, Charlie Worsham, and Leah Turner.

On this day in 2004, George Strait, Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett co-headlined a rare country music stadium date at Texas Stadium in Irving. The concert was recorded and then released three years later under…

On this day in 1994, Tim McGraw collected his first #1 single in Billboard with "Don't Take The Girl". The song would stay on top of the charts for two straight weeks. Listen to the…

Today 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 the award…