COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1977,three people were arrested by police in Memphis, Tennessee charged with attempting to steal the body of Elvis Presley, who had been buried at the local Forest Hill cemetery a week and a…

Today in 1971, John Denver’s single, "Take Me Home, Country Roads," peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart. Today in 1981, Kenny Rogers' “Share Your Love” album was certified gold and platinum. Today in 1982, "Love Will…

Today in 1977, Crystal Gayle's "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" topped the country singles charts. The tune was from her album, “We Must Believe in Magic,” which was the first platinum album for a…

Today in 1994, Alan Jackson’s album, “Don’t Rock The Jukebox,” was certified double platinum. Today in 1997, George Strait’s "Carryin' Your Love With Me" album was certified double platinum. Today in 1997, the album, "Evolution," by Martina McBride…

Today in 1952, Kitty Wells became the first woman to reach #1 on the Billboard country chart with "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels." Today in 1969, Johnny Cash climbed to #1 on the Billboard…

Today in 1968, George Jones and Tammy Wynette announced they were married, even though they didn't actually tie the knot until the following February. Today in 1980, Waylon Jennings' “Music Man” album was certified gold. Today in…

Today in 1965, Waylon Jennings made his chart debut with "That's The Chance I'll Have To Take." Today in 1976, RCA Victor announced that sales of Elvis Presley records had passed the 400-million mark. No other entertainer…

Today in 1986, the album, "My Home's In Alabama," by Alabama was certified double platinum. Today in 1993, Little Texas topped the country charts with "What Might Have Been." Today in 1996, Billy Ray Cyrus released…

Today in 1972, Elvis Presley’s “Burnin’ Love” debuted on the charts. It was “the King’s” final top 10 hit, and his final gold single. In 1992, Travis Tritt recorded “Burnin’ Love” for the “Honeymoon In…

Today in 1975, Asleep at the Wheel entered the charts with "The Letter That Johnny Walker Wrote." Today in 1988, Restless Heart had a top five single with "The Bluest Eyes In Texas." Today in 1991, Mac Davis'…