COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1960, Loretta Lynn made her Grand Ole Opry debut. Today in 1977, Reba McEntire made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. She performed “Invitation to the Blues.” Today in 1996, Alabama released…

Today in 1967, Tammy Wynette scored her #1 hit when she topped the “Billboard” country singles chart with “My Elusive Dreams,” her duet with David Houston. Today in 1985, the “Alabama Christmas” album by Alabama…

Today in 1957, Patsy Cline married Charlie Dick. Today in 1972, Merle Haggard's The Best Of The Best Of Merle Haggard album was released. Today in 1978, Kenny Rogers' “Love Of Something Like It” album…

Today in 1976, Waylon Jennings scored six nominations and Willie Nelson picked up five as the Country Music Association announces the finalists for its annual awards in Nashville. Today in 1979, Kenny Rogers received a…

Today in 1978, the Statler Brothers' "Christmas Card" album was released. Today in 1982, Jerry Reed hit the mother lode on Billboard's country chart, going to #1 with "She Got The Goldmine (I Got The…

Today in 1983, unknown singer/songwriter Kix Brooks debuted on the country charts with the song “Baby, When Your Heart Breaks Down.” The song was a failure – it only reached #73. Eight years later, Kix…

Today in 1983, unknown singer/songwriter Kix Brooks debuted on the country charts with the song “Baby, When Your Heart Breaks Down.” The song was a failure – it only reached #73. Eight years later, Kix…

Today in 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." He sang four songs, including "Love Me Tender" and "Don't Be Cruel," shot only from the waist up (because of his naughty…

Today in 1973, he's been this far several times: Conway Twitty reached #1 in Billboard with "You've Never Been This Far Before." Today in 1979, Conway Twitty hit the top of the charts with “I May Never Get…

Today in 1954, Elvis Presley made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. It was the only time he ever performed there. Today in 1961, the single, "I Fall To Pieces," by Patsy Cline peaked at #12…