COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1993, Farm Aid IV was held in Ames, Iowa with performer Willie Nelson. Check out his performance here! https://youtu.be/jMHuGVC4QSY

On this day in 2014, ABC aired Nashville: On The Record, a concert special featuring several stars of the Nashville TV Series, including Hayden Panettiere, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Clare Bowen, and Charles Esten.

Today in 2003, Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney made a surprise onstage appearance during a Jimmy Buffett concert in Nashville. Alan sang "Margaritaville" with Buffett, and Chesney helped with "Volcano."

Today in 2010, Kenny Chesney hit the big screen with "Kenny Chesney: Summer In 3-D!" The concert film footage was shot over six nights in five cities- Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Seattle, Boston, and Indianapolis.

Today in 2011, Chris Young and His Band were on their second trip to the Middle East, finishing up their "Peace of Home" tour for the troops stationed in Iraq and Kuwait.

On this day in 1999, Dolly Parton opened the 14th season of her Dollywood Theme Park in East Tennessee.

Today in 2011, Darius Rucker was added to the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet. Among the five new additions to the cabinet, Rucker joined Michael W. Smith, Kristin Chenoweth, and Nate Berkus.  

Today in 2010, Lady Antebellum Captured an 11th week at the top of Billboards Country Album Chart with 'Need You Now' which, according to Nielsen Soundscan Data, sold another 57 thousand copies that week. Listen…

Today in 2000, George Jones added another gold award to his wall, when his album "Cold Hard Truth" was certified for selling 500,000 copies.

Today in 1996, Lonestar scored their very first #1 single with "No News." Listen to it here! https://youtu.be/FcxA4w3KKLE