COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1998, George Strait enjoyed the "top tune" on the chart with "I Just Want To Dance With You." The song was released in April of that year and was the first single…

On this day in 2014, the Fifth Annual Darius Rucker and Friends Benefit raised $120,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon. Darius was joined by Kenny Rogers, Eli Young Band and David…

On this day in 1986, Reba McEntire scored the fifth number one of her career with "Whoever's in New England." The song was her first single from and title track from Whoever's in New England.…

On this day in 2011, The Band Perry learned that their #1 smash hit, "If I Die Young," achieved Double Platinum Certification from the RIAA for sales exceeding two million copies. The song was released…

On this day in 2010, Kenny Rogers was honored by the National Music Council at its 29th Annual American Eagle Awards Luncheon at New  York's Hard Rock Cafe. Kenny was chosen as a winner of…

On this day in 1949, Hank Williams Jr.  was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Hank was raised by his mother,  Audrey Williams, after his father's untimely death.  Williams made his debut on the country scene in…

On this day in 2014, Brad Paisley made a surprise Memorial Day Weekend appearance at the Air-Filed in Afghanistan, performing for 3,000 U.S. Troops before President Obama delivered his speech.

On this day in 1994, "Wish I Didn't Know Now" by Toby Kieth topped the Radio & Records Chart. It was the fourth and final single off of Keith's self-titled debut album.

On this day in 2001, both Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney were found not guilty on all charges stemming from Kenny's infamous unauthorized horse ride backstage during the George Strait Country Festival in Buffalo, New…

On this day in 2014, CBS aired "ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute To The Troops" with George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Toby Keith, Lee Brice, Dierks Bentley and Merle Haggard.  The…