COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1998, Faith Hill grabbed her sixth Billboard #1 single with Let Me Let Go."  The song was nominated for a Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.

On this day in 2011, the Country Music Association pledged ten million dollars to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The donation was used to expand the museum by adding an 800-seat estate…

  On this day in 2013, Thomas Rhett and The Cadillac Three raised $50,000 for the Christmas program Toys for Tots with a performance at Marathon Music Works in Nashville.

On this day in 2012, promoting his new Christmas album, Cheers It's Christmas, and getting into the holiday spirit, Blake Shelton sang "White Christmas" with his team live on NBC's The Voice.

On this day in 2001, Reba McEntire hosted as TNT Shot the 20th Annual "Christmas In Washington" TV Special at the National Building Museum.

On this day in 1992, George Strait's "I Cross My Heart" was the #1 song on the Billboard Country Singles Chart. The song stayed on top for two weeks.

On this day in 1993, Garth Brooks scored his 13th number one single with "American Honky-Tonk Bar Association." The song was Brooks second single off of his album In Pieces.

On this day in 1991, The Judds performed the last concert of their "Farewell Tour." Since then, the duo have reunited at the Super Bowl XXVIII halftime show, as well as three shows in 2008.

On this day in 2013, Dolly Parton's song "Jolene" and the albums Doc Watson and Kristofferson were announced as 2014 Grammy Hall of Fame additions.

On this day in 2009, Billy Currington announced the formation of Global South Relief, a charity organization dedicated to aiding Central America.