COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1960, Loretta Lynn made her debut on the charts with her first single, "Honky Tonk Girl." Today in 1969, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition appeared on the US country charts for the first time…

Today in 1960, "I'm Sorry" by Brenda Lee topped the singles charts. Today in 1981, the single, "Seven Year Ache," by Rosanne Cash peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart. More recently, Rosanne re-worked the tune…

Today in 1992, Garth Brooks' hit single, "The River," remained at #1 on the country music chart for the second week. Today in 1993, Alan Jackson's "Chattahoochee" hit #1 on the charts and stayed for an entire…

Today in 1967, the “I Walk The Line” album by Johnny Cash was certified gold. Today in 1981, Ronnie Milsap’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified platinum. Today in 1981, the album, “My Home's In Alabama,” was certified gold.…

Today in 1992, the single, “Love’s Got A Hold On You,” by Alan Jackson is released. Today in 1993, the Statler Brothers’ “Christmas Card” album was certified platinum. Today in 1993, Clint Black’s “No Time To Kill” album…

Today in 1943, Roy Rogers appeared on the cover of Life magazine. Today in 1972, Tom T. Hall records "(Old Dogs-Children And) Watermelon Wine" around noon at Mercury Custom Recording Studio in Nashville Today in 1988, the…

Today in 1967, Kenny Rogers formed The First Edition, just one day after he and members Thelma Camacho, Mike Settle and Terry Williams left the New Christy Minstrels. The group went on to host a syndicated…

Today in 1967, Kenny Rogers left the New Christy Minstrels and later formed the First Edition. Today in 1967, Bobbie Gentry recorded the hit single "Ode to Billie Joe" at a Hollywood studio. Today in 1970, Johnny Cash…

Today in 1954, Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips played Elvis Presley’s debut single, “That’s All Right,” on his radio show. It was the first time an Elvis record had ever been played on the radio. Today…

Today in 1978, Tammy Wynette was no longer d-i-v-o-r-c-e-d from George Jones as she married George Richey. Today in 1990, Mark Chesnutt released his first single, "Too Cold At Home." Today in 1993, the “Whoever's In…