Country Music History for Feb. 1
Feb 01, 2018
1937: Singer/songwriter Don Everly is born on this day in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. The Everly Brothers scored four #1 Country hits in the late 50's with "Bye Bye Love", "Wake Up Little Susie", "Bird Dog"…
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This Day in Country Music
Jan 31, 2018
1973: Resting at #1 on the Billboard Country album chart is Merle Haggard with It's Not Love (But It's Not Bad). 1977: Loretta Lynn, Glen Campbell, Conway Twitty, Charley Pride, Willie Nelson, Olivia Newton-John and…
Faith Hill Performs National Anthem
Jan 30, 2018
1937 – Jeanne Pruett, country music singer/Grand Ole Opry star, was born on Jan. 30, 1937, in Pell City, Alabama. Pruett is best-known for her 1973 chart-topping hit, "Satin Sheets." 1938 – Norma Jean was…
January 24 in Country Music History
Jan 24, 2018
This Day in Country Music History: January 24 2015: Blake Shelton sings "Neon Light" and "Boys 'Round Here" as the host and musical guest on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" 2010: Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and…
Kenny Chesney's Greatest Hits Goes Gold
Jan 22, 2018
This Day in Country Music History, January 22 2013: Capitol releases Lady Antebellum's "Downtown" to radio. 2012: Brad Paisley performs "Camouflage" in a short halftime set during an NFL playoff game at Candlestick Park in…
Dolly Parton is Born
Jan 19, 2018
This Day in Country Music History, January 19 2017: Toby Keith sings "American Soldier," "Made In America," "Beer For My Horses" and "Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue" at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington,…
'O Brother' Soundtrack Released
Jan 12, 2018
This Day in Country Music History, January 12 2014 A Yoplait ad featuring Eddie Rabbitt's "I Love A Rainy Night" has its first airing on TV 2009 Capitol releases Lady Antebellum's "I Run To You"…
Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, Johnny Cash & More
Jan 11, 2018
This Day in Country Music History, January 11 2016 RCA releases "Think Of You," a Chris Young duet with Cassadee Pope, to radio 2012 Taylor Swift is named Favorite Country Artist during the People's Choice…
Hank Williams Dead at 29
Jan 10, 2018
On January 10, 1953: Hank Williams is pronounced dead at Oak Hill General Hospital in Oak Hill, West Virginia, after passing away in the back seat of a Cadillac, en route to a show in…
Patsy Cline Joins Grand Ole Opry
Jan 09, 2018
On Jan. 9, 1960: Without fanfare, Patsy Cline becomes a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Fun Fact: The Opry began the '60s by inducting a bevy of young talent. Patsy Cline, Hank Locklin, George Hamilton IV,…