COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1992, Garth Brooks' hit single, "The River," remained at #1 on the country music chart for the second week. Today in 1993, Alan Jackson's "Chattahoochee" hit #1 on the charts and stayed for an entire…

Today in 1983, Alabama hit #1 with “The Closer You Get.” Today in 1993, Wynonna’s second solo album, “Tell Me Why,” went platinum. Today in 1996, Billy Ray Cyrus’ debut album, “Some Gave All,” was…

Today in 1986, "Alabama's Greatest Video Hits" was certified platinum. Today in 1987, the album, “Love Me Like You Used To,” album by Tanya Tucker was released. Today in 1992, Travis Tritt’s album, “It's All About To Change,”…

Today in 1967, the “I Walk The Line” album by Johnny Cash was certified gold. Today in 1981, Ronnie Milsap’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified platinum. Today in 1981, the album, “My Home's In Alabama,” was certified gold.…

Today in 1992, the single, “Love’s Got A Hold On You,” by Alan Jackson is released. Today in 1993, the Statler Brothers’ “Christmas Card” album was certified platinum. Today in 1993, Clint Black’s “No Time To Kill” album…

Today in 1967, Kenny Rogers left the New Christy Minstrels and later formed the First Edition. Today in 1967, Bobbie Gentry recorded the hit single "Ode to Billie Joe" at a Hollywood studio. Today in 1970, Johnny Cash…

Today in 1973, Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me" reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart. Today in 1987, Hank Williams Jr.'s "Born To Boogie" album was released. Today in 1988, John Berry and his wife, Robin, were married.…

Today in 1972, when a concert date was canceled, Barbara Mandrell officially joined the Grand Ole Opry, three weeks earlier than scheduled. Today in 1992, Garth Brooks and then-wife, Sandy Brooks, welcomed their first child, daughter Taylor…

Today in 1954, Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips played Elvis Presley’s debut single, “That’s All Right,” on his radio show. It was the first time an Elvis record had ever been played on the radio. Today…

Today in 1956, Elvis Presley recorded “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog” at the RCA Records’ New York studios. When the two songs were released as a double-sided single later that year, they hit #1…