COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1999, Martina McBride nabbed a double-platinum album for Evolution. Evolution included the hit singles "Happy Girl", "A Broken Wing" and "Valentine", the latter of which became her first single to chart…

In 2010, Brad Paisley headlined a concert in the United Kingdom for the first time, performing at Shepherds Bush Empire in London. Paisley spoke to The Guardian and had this to say about his United…

Tim McGraw's fifth album "A Place In The Sun" was certified triple platinum in 2000. The album had produced five singles. "Please Remember Me" was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 2000…

On this day in 1982, Conway Twitty's version of "Slow Hand" grabbed the top position on the Billboard Country Singles Chart. "Slow Hand" stayed on the top of the chart for two weeks, and was…

On this day in 1984, Rhinestone, Starring Dolly Parton and Sylvester Stallone, premiered at Nashville's Roy Acuff Theater. Rhinestone is a musical comedy film where Parton tries to turn Stallone into a country sensation. Though…

On this day in 1987, Randy Travis' "Forever, And Ever, Amen" was the top tune in the country. The song would be name CMA "Single Of The Year" for 1987.

Today in 2010, Rascal Flatts was chosen for a 2011 star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Gary Levox reacted to the news…

On this day in 1969, the television show Hee Haw debuted on the CBS television network. Hee Haw would run until 1992, and was one of the biggest shows on television for country, bluegrass, and…

On this day in 1973, Dolly Parton recorded "Jolene" during the afternoon at RCA Studio B in Nashville. . Parton released the track in October 1973 as the first single from her album of the…

On this day in 2002, George Strait scored his 49th number one with "Living and Living Well." The song was off of the album The Road Less Traveled, which was Certified platinum for sales of…