COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1954, Elvis Presley had his first commercial recording session and recorded his first single: "That's All Right (Mama)" backed with Bill Monroe's "Blue Moon of Kentucky". Presley had met Phillips seven months earlier when…

Today in 1965, Roy Rogers' faithful steed, Trigger, died at the age of 33. In heartfelt tribute, Roy had Trigger mounted and put on display at the Roy Rogers Museum in California. Today in 1980, Willie Nelson's “Electric Horseman”…

Today in 1975, the “Fire On The Mountain” album by the Charlie Daniels Band was certified gold. Today in 1980, Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker graced the cover of “People” Today in 1982, the “My Home's In Alabama”…

Today in 1968, Tammy Wynette scored her fourth #1 hit with the single, "D-I-V-O-R-C-E." Today in 1971, Elvis Presley Blvd. was named in his honor in Memphis, Tennessee. Today in 1980, George Jones topped the charts with the…

Today in 1975, "Long Haired Country Boy" by Charlie Daniels Band peaked on the pop singles chart. Today in 1979, the Charlie Daniels Band’s “Million Mile Reflection” album was certified gold. Today in 1991, Alan Jackson's single, "Don't…

Today in 1949, a classic version of "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer," was recorded by Gene Autry, who didn't like when he first heard it. As it turned out though, America couldn't get enough of his rendition…

Today in 1970, Ray Stevens' "Everything Is Beautiful" single was certified gold. Today in 1976, The Oak Ridge Boys first appeared on the country charts. Today in 1977, Elvis Presley gave his final concert in Indianapolis, Indiana. Today in 1979, Elvis' father, Vernon,…

Today in 1951, MGM releases Hank Williams' "Hey, Good Lookin'" Today in 1977, Kenny Rogers' single, “Lucille," was certified gold. Today in 1995, “The Woman in Me” album by Shania Twain was certified platinum. Today in 1998, the Dixie Chicks’ album,…

Today in 1975, "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1975, Don Williams topped the country charts with "You're My Best Friend." Today in 1976, Reba McEntire married Charlie Battles in Oklahoma. They…

Today in 1981, "Queen Of Hearts" by Juice Newton entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1981, Dolly Parton’s single, “But You Know That I Love You,” graced the top of the country charts. Today in 1991, Mickey…