COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 2011, Chris Young and His Band were on their second trip to the Middle East, finishing up their "Peace of Home" tour for the troops stationed in Iraq and Kuwait.

On this day in 1999, Dolly Parton opened the 14th season of her Dollywood Theme Park in East Tennessee.

Today in 2011, Darius Rucker was added to the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet. Among the five new additions to the cabinet, Rucker joined Michael W. Smith, Kristin Chenoweth, and Nate Berkus.  

Today in 2010, Lady Antebellum Captured an 11th week at the top of Billboards Country Album Chart with 'Need You Now' which, according to Nielsen Soundscan Data, sold another 57 thousand copies that week. Listen…

Today in 2000, George Jones added another gold award to his wall, when his album "Cold Hard Truth" was certified for selling 500,000 copies.

Today in 1996, Lonestar scored their very first #1 single with "No News." Listen to it here! https://youtu.be/FcxA4w3KKLE

Today in 2006, The CMT Music Awards were handed out in Nashville, and Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, and Carrie Underwood walked away big winners for the night.  

On This Day In 1988, George Strait was sitting on top of the country charts with "Famous Last Words Of A Fool." Listen to it here! https://youtu.be/Trosuoi172s

On This Day In 1986, Hank Williams Jr.'s album 'High Notes,' which featured the song "If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Dixie," was certified gold. Listen to it here! https://youtu.be/_QaPRJWdtts

On This Day In 1991, Garth Brooks had the #1 song in the country with "Two of a Kind, Workin' On A Full House."