COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1972, Elvis Presley's afternoon performance during a four-show stand in New York is taped for a future album: "Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden." Future Oak Ridge Boy Richard Sterban was a…

Today in 1984, Lorrie Morgan joined the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1989, the “River Of Time” album by the Judds was certified gold. Today in 1989, Tammy Wynette’s album, “Tammy's Greatest Hits,” was certified platinum. Today in…

Today in 1964, Buck Owens’ “Together Again” took him to #1 again on the Billboard country chart. Today in 1970, Conway Twitty rose to #1 on the Billboard Country chart with “Hello Darlin.” Today in 1980, the…

Today in 1980, The John Travolta movie “Urban Cowboy” premiered. It includes music by Kenny Rogers, Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Anne Murray, The Eagles, The Charlie Daniels Band, Jimmy Buffet, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, and…

Today in 1956, Country Music Hall of Famer Johnny Cash entered the country charts with "I Walk The Line." Today in 1966, Dolly Parton married Carl Dean in Ringgold, Georgia. While Dolly doesn’t use Dean's…

Today in 1952, Hank Williams Sr. his first wife, Audrey, (the mother of Hank Williams Jr.) finally divorced. Married since 1944, their union was marked by drug and alcohol addiction (his) and cheating (his). The…

Today in 1967, Barbara Mandrell married Ken Dudney. Barbara met Ken when he was hired by her family's band, The Mandrells, as a drummer. They were married shortly after Ken received his wings as a Navy…

Today in 1961, Johnny Cash turned TV actor. He appeared on the NBC drama, "The Deputy.” Today in 1978, John Conlee entered the country charts for the first time with "Rose Colored Glasses." Today in 1981, the "Feels…

Today in 1953, Jim Reeves made his debut appearance at the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1975, J. Thomas received a gold record for the single "(Hey, Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song." Today…

Today in 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis announced his marriage to his 13-year-old cousin, Myra. The resulting furor caused Lewis to be booed off stage and forced the cancellation of all but three of his concerts…