COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1988, George Strait enjoyed his 14th Billboard #1 song with"Baby Blue". The song was the second single from his eighth album If You Ain't Lovin', You Ain't Livin'.  

On this day in 1989, Dolly Parton had the most popular song in the country with "Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That?" The song was Parton's eighteenth number one on the country chart, and spent…

On this day in 1995, Shania Twain's "Any Man of Mine" was the most popular song in the country for a second straight week. The song was the second single from Twain's second studio album…

On this day in 2005, Faith Hill released her sixth album Fireflies. The album featured the number one song "Mississippi Girl". "Mississippi Girl" along with four other hits helped the album reach #1 on both…

On this day in 2011, Chris Young's sophomore album, The Man I Want to Be, was Certified Gold by the RIAA, selling more than 500,000 units. The CD was released in September 2009 and produced…

On this day in 2014, Columbia released Tyler Farr's "A Guy Walks Into A Bar" to radio. The song would later go number on the country charts and be certified Gold by the RIAA.

On this day in 1971, Charley Pride recorded his #1 single "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin". The song was released as the first single from his twelfth studio album,  Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs.  The…

On this day in 2004, Reba McEntire's song "Somebody" made its way to the top of the charts. It was Reba's 22nd Billboard #1 single. The song was the second single off of Reba's twenty-third studio…

On this day in 2011, Eric Church released his third studio album, Chief. The album produced two number one hits,"Drink in My Hand" and "Springsteen".  The album would receive a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album.…

On this day in 1989, the late Keith Whitley was honored with a Gold Album for the first time, for Don't Close Your Eyes. The album was the second in Whitley's career, and contained three number…