COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1995, after a seven-year absence, Dolly Parton made an appearance on The Grand Ole Opry. Parton recently played a sold out benefit concert for The Opry Trust Fund.

On this day in 1961, Billy Ray Cyrus was born. Cyrus scored a total of eight top-ten singles on the Billboard Country Songs Chart. His debut album Some Gave All has been certified 9× Multi-Platinum…

On this day in 1974, Ray Stevens' novelty song "The Streak" captured the #1 spot on the chart. "The Streak" was Stevens' second #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, and would be Certified…

On this day in 2002, Garth Brooks' CD Scarecrow was certified Triple Platinum. The album was released in November of 2001 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart, and the Top Country Albums Chart.…

On this day in 1986, Alabama's album My Home's In Alabama was certified Double-Platinum. The album spawned for singles, the title track "My Home is Alabama" peaked at #17, "I Wanna Come Over" that peaked…

Today in 2010, Blake Shelton's "Six Pak" album, All About Tonight, grabbed the top spot on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. It also debuted at #6 on the Billboard's Top 200 Chart. All About Tonight…

On this day in 1996, LeAnn Rimes was nominated for a CMA in the "Single Of The Year" and "Horizon" Categories making her the youngest nominee ever. Rimes would lose the "Horizon Award" to Bryan…

On this day in 1985, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson - collectively known as The Highwaymen- topped the chart with their song "Highway Man." The song spent a total 20 weeks…

Today in 2011, Zac Brown Band performed several songs on NBC's Today Show and then were given a surprise on the show; news that their album, You Get What You Give, had been Certified Platinum…

Brooks & Dunn's debut album, Brand New Man, was released on this day in 1991. The album featured the number one songs "Brand New Man" and "Boot Scootin' Boogie." The album peaked at #3 on…