COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1985, Wanted: The Outlaws, featuring Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter and Tompall Glaser, was certified double-platinum, along with the album Waylon & Willie.

On this day in 1985, Brantley Gilbert was born in Jefferson, Georgia. Gilbert kicks off his Blackout Tour next week.

On this day in 2015, Carrie Underwood's "Something In The Water" was strolling through a four-week stay on top of Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart. Ther performance of the song would win a Grammy a…

On this day in 2012, Eric Church's "Drink In My Hand" was the number one song in the country. The song is from his Platinum album Chief.

On this day in 2005, Kenny Chesney performed on NBC's Tsunami Aid: A Concert for Hope. It's where he first met Renee Zellweger and started to date her before their brief marriage.

On this day in 2000, Deana Carter's debut album Did I Shave My Legs For This? hit the 5 million mark in shipments. The album included three number ones, "Strawberry Winter" "We Danced Anyway" and…

On this day in 2014, Parmalee's "Close Your Eyes" was released to radio. The song was released as the third single from their album Feels Like Carolina. The group is currently working on a new album…

On this day in 1981, Merle Haggard's "I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink" sat on top of the chart. The song was Merle's s twenty-sixth number one country hit.

On this day in 2010, Brad Paisley was among the top artists in the Nashville Scene's "Country Music Critics Poll." Brad captured both the Artist of the Year and Best Male Honors.

On this day in 2008, it was announced that Kenny Chesney was the artist who spent the most weeks on the Billboard Country Singles Charts as a writer.