COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1994, Merle Haggard was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Haggard was the only inductee that year.

On this day in 2000, the 34th Annual CMA Awards took place. The show was hosted by Reba McEntire from the Grand Ole Opry House. The Dixie Chicks were the big winners of the night, taking home…

On this day in 1998, Tim McGraw's "Where The Green Grass Grows" became his eighth Billboard number one single. The song was released as the fifth single from McGraw's Everywhere album. The song would also…

On this day in 2003, Martina McBride released her seventh album, Martina. The album hit number one on the country album charts, and number seven on the US album charts. It produced four singles with…

On this day in 1993, Willie Nelson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Nelson was inducted for being not just one of the most recognizable acts in country music, but an American…

On this day in 1988, John Denver caused a stir by offering the Soviet Union ten million dollars to let him travel into space on their space shuttle. This came after years of seeking permission…

On this day in 2015, Thomas Rhett's "Crash and Burn" was sitting on top of the country charts. The song was written By Chris Stapleton and was the lead single for Rhett's second studio album,…

On this day in 1978, Waylon Jennings' album I've Always Been Crazy was Certified Gold. The album featured a medley of Buddy Holly hits, including "Well All Right" "It's So Easy" "Maybe Baby" & "Peggy…

On this day in 1952, Country Great and Hall of Famer Hank Williams made his last recording, "Your Cheatin' Heart". The song was released in January 1953 after his death and became an instant hit,…

On this day in 1967, Flatt & Scruggs released the country classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown". Though halting on the charts at #55, the song is known throughout the world, most notably for being used as…