COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1984, Alabama became the first country group to go triple-platinum, with the "Feels So Right" and "Mountain Music" albums each certified for shipment of three million copies. The albums "Roll On" and "The Closer…

Today in 1975, John Denver's "Rocky Mountain Christmas" album was certified gold. Today in 1980, the albums, "The Best Of Eddie Rabbitt" and "Horizon," by Eddie Rabbitt were both certified gold. Today in 1981, Juice…

Today in 1974, Charlie Rich's album, "There Won't Be Any More," was certified gold. Today in 1992, the single, "Seminole Wind," by John Anderson went to #1 on the country charts. The same day, John's album with…

Today in 1965, Ernest Tubb was inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Today in 1991, "The Patsy Cline Collection" album was released. Today in 1992, Mark Chesnutt’s second album, "Longnecks and Short Stories," went gold. Today…

Today in 1957, the Elvis Presley film "Jailhouse Rock" premiered. Today in 1968, Nashville's top Country Music Awards go to Jeannie C. Riley's "Harper Valley P.T.A." for best song and to "Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison" for…

Today in 1983, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton received a gold single for “Islands In The Stream.” Today in 1984, Mickey Gilley was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today in 1997, Deana Carter…

Today in 1968, Glen Campbell’s albums, "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," and "Gentle On My Mind" were certified gold. Today in 1979, the album, "Willie Nelson Sings Kristofferson," was released. Today in 1989,…

Today in 1954, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on "The Louisiana Hayride," singing "That's All Right" and "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" two times each. Drummer D.J. Fontana plays with Presley for the first time, though he's…

Today in 1960, Loretta Lynn makes her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, singing "I'm A Honky Tonk Girl" at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. She receives an invitation to tour with Johnny Horton, but…

Today in 1946, Grandpa Jones wed Ramona Riggins. Today in 1957, Elvis Presley's single, "Jailhouse Rock," was released. Today in 1967, Tammy Wynette had her first solo #1 country hit with “I Don't Wanna Play House.” Today in 1969, the…