COUNTRY HISTORY

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 Vegas”…

Today in 1981, the “Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ album by Willie Nelson was certified platinum. Today in 1971, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver was certified gold. Today in 1979, Mel Tillis was #1 on the…

Today in 1957, the Everly Brothers recorded "Wake Up Little Susie" at the Methodist Television, Radio and Film Commission studios in Nashville. Today in 1991, Vince Gill and Alan Jackson lead the way in the 25th annual…

Today in 1964, Roy Rogers had a nine-hour surgery to repair vertebrae in his back damaged by years of riding his horse, Trigger. Today in 1982, “Ernest Tubb makes his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.…

Today in 1954, Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto in San Antonio, Texas. The couple, who share their daughter, Rosanne, moved to Memphis, where he formed a trio that was signed to Sun Records. The couple divorced…

Today in 1954, Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto in San Antonio, Texas. The couple, who share their daughter, Rosanne, moved to Memphis, where he formed a trio that was signed to Sun Records. The couple divorced…

Today in 1979, Kenny Rogers’ single, "She Believes In Me," was certified gold. Today in 1988, George Strait topped the charts with the single, "Baby Blue." Today in 1993, Wynonna's self-titled album was certified triple platinum. Today in…

Today in 1967, Bobbie Gentry released her only hit: "Ode to Billy Joe." Today in 1972, "Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me," by Mac Davis entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1989, Dolly Parton's single, "Why'd You…

Today in 1959, Skeeter Davis joined the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1963, Connie Smith won a talent contest in Columbus, Ohio, and gained the attention of guest artist Bill Anderson, who helped her get her first recording…

Today in 1958, Johnny Cash signed with Columbia Records. Today in 1973, Charlie Rich's “Behind Closed Doors” album was released. Today in 1977, Waylon Jennings' album, “Are You Ready For The Country,” was certified gold. Today in 1981, Kix…