COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1955, Carl Perkins recorded his most enduring song, “Blue Suede Shoes,” at Sun Studios in Memphis. Today in 1994, Mary Chapin Carpenter topped the country charts with “Shut Up and Kiss Me.” Today…

Today in 1970, Jerry Lee Lewis and his second wife, Myra - who was also his cousin - were divorced. Their 1958 wedding, which took place when she was just 13 years old, caused such…

Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers topped the pop singles chart with "Lady." Today in 1985, the "Alabama Christmas" album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously. Today in 1987, the "Best Of Reba McEntire" album was released. Today in…

Today in 1977, the single, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," by Crystal Gayle was certified gold. Today in 1977, Crystal Gayle's "We Must Believe In Magic" album was certified gold. Today in 1989,…

Today in 1979, Dolly Parton's "Great Balls Of Fire" album was certified gold. Today in 1982, the single, "You And I," by Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle entered the pop chart. Today in 1987, Patsy Cline's "Greatest Hits"…

Today in 1993, Dolly Parton launched her new line of cosmetics at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. Today in 1995, Deana Carter married Chris DiCroce. The couple has since gone their separate ways. Today…

  Today in 1978, Willie Nelson's “Willie & Family Live” album was released. Today in 1980, the single, "On The Road Again," by Willie Nelson peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart. Today in 1991, Garth Brooks'…

Today in 1994, Kathy Mattea's album, “A Collection Of Hits,” was certified platinum. Today in 1994, Sammy Kershaw's “Feeling Good Train” album was certified gold. The same day his “Haunted Heart” project was certified platinum. Today in…

Today in 1978, Willie Nelson's “Willie & Family Live” album was released. Today in 1980, the single, "On The Road Again," by Willie Nelson peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart. Today in 1991, Garth Brooks' album,…

Today in 1990, Pam Tillis released the single, "Don't Tell Me What to Do." Today in 1995, BlackHawk released the single "Like There Ain't No Yesterday." Today in 1996, Terri Clark's album, "Just The Same"…