COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1956, Johnny Cash debuted on the charts with "I Walk The Line." Today in 1958, The Country Music Association was founded in Nashville. Today in 1975, "Rhinestone Cowboy" single by Glen Campbell was certified gold. Today…

Today in 1961, Loretta Lynn signed with Decca Records. Today in 1988,Rodney Crowell scores a #1 single in Billboard with "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried." Today in 2005,Faith Hill's "Mississippi Girl" set up residence…

Today in 1981, Juice Newton’s single, “Queen of Hearts,” was certified gold. Today in 1989, Randy Travis crossed a Las Vegas Musicians Union picket line to begin a three-night series of shows at Bally's. Today in 1983, the…

Today in 1977,three people were arrested by police in Memphis, Tennessee charged with attempting to steal the body of Elvis Presley, who had been buried at the local Forest Hill cemetery a week and a…

Today in 1977, Crystal Gayle's "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" topped the country singles charts. The tune was from her album, “We Must Believe in Magic,” which was the first platinum album for a…

Today in 1994, Alan Jackson’s album, “Don’t Rock The Jukebox,” was certified double platinum. Today in 1997, George Strait’s "Carryin' Your Love With Me" album was certified double platinum. Today in 1997, the album, "Evolution," by Martina McBride…

Today in 1979, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by the Charlie Daniels Band reached number one on the country chart. Today in 1984, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "Long, Hard Road" hit the top of the country…

Today in 1968, George Jones and Tammy Wynette announced they were married, even though they didn't actually tie the knot until the following February. Today in 1980, Waylon Jennings' “Music Man” album was certified gold. Today in…

Today in 1965, Waylon Jennings made his chart debut with "That's The Chance I'll Have To Take." Today in 1976, RCA Victor announced that sales of Elvis Presley records had passed the 400-million mark. No other entertainer…

Today in 1986, the album, "My Home's In Alabama," by Alabama was certified double platinum. Today in 1993, Little Texas topped the country charts with "What Might Have Been." Today in 1996, Billy Ray Cyrus released…