COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1959, thirteen-year-old Dolly Parton released her first single called "Puppy Love". The song was written by Dolly at age 11, with the help from her Uncle Bill Owens. Dolly and her…

On this day in 2011, Miranda Lambert won the ACM awards Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year for Platinum. Lambert also won Song of the Year for "Automatic".  

On this day in 2014, Dan + Shay's Where It All Began was #1 on the Top Country Album chart.  The album debuted at No.1 on the chart and also peaked at number 6 on…

On this day in 2014, "This Is How We Roll" by Florida Georgia Line featuring Luke Bryan sat on top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart for the second of three weeks at #1.…

On this day in 1996, Lonestar scored their very first #1 single with "No News". The song was released as the second single from their debut album, Lonestar. The single was also released commercially as…

On this day in 1989, Garth Brooks released his self-titled debut album. The record was both a critical and chart success, peaking at #13 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the Top Country Albums. The…

On this day in 2013, Miranda Lambert won the trophies in three categories in the 48th annual Academy of Country Music awards, aired by CBS from Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena. Lambert took home…

On this day in 1982, Merle Haggard's "Big City" rose to #1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart. The song was released as the second single and title track from his album of the same…

On this day in 1997, Reba McEntire's "How Was I To Know" was at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.  The song was released as the second single from the…

On this day in 2014, Florida Georgia Line's duet with Luke Bryan "This Is How We Roll" began a three-week stay on top of the Billboard's Country charts. The single was released as the fifth single…