COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1975, the “Fire On The Mountain” album by the Charlie Daniels Band was certified gold. Today in 1980, Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker graced the cover of “People” Today in 1982, the “My Home's In Alabama”…

Today in 1968, Tammy Wynette scored her fourth #1 hit with the single, "D-I-V-O-R-C-E." Today in 1971, Elvis Presley Blvd. was named in his honor in Memphis, Tennessee. Today in 1980, George Jones topped the charts with the…

Today in 1970, Ray Stevens' "Everything Is Beautiful" single was certified gold. Today in 1976, The Oak Ridge Boys first appeared on the country charts. Today in 1977, Elvis Presley gave his final concert in Indianapolis, Indiana. Today in 1979, Elvis' father, Vernon,…

Today in 1965, Eddy Arnold recorded "Make The World Go Away" at RCA Studio B in Nashville. Cameras capture the session for the ABC-TV series "The Jimmy Dean Show." Today in 1987, Reba McEntire filed for divorce from…

Today in 1964, Connie Smith signed with RCA Records. Today in 1974, "Back Home Again" album by John Denver was certified gold. Today in 1989, Garth Brooks made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Today in 1991, the "What Do…

Today in 1951, MGM releases Hank Williams' "Hey, Good Lookin'" Today in 1977, Kenny Rogers' single, “Lucille," was certified gold. Today in 1995, “The Woman in Me” album by Shania Twain was certified platinum. Today in 1998, the Dixie Chicks’ album,…

Today in 1914, Lester Flatt was born in Duncan's Chapel, Tennessee. Along with partner Earl Scruggs, he rose out of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys to become a leading figure in the development of bluegrass, joining…

Today in 1941, Gene Autry records "You Are My Sunshine" at the CBS Studios in Hollywood Today in 1977, “Lucille” by Kenny Rogers peaked at #5 on the pop singles chart and topped the U.K. singles chart.…

Today in 1975, J. Thomas found his way to the top of the Billboard country chart with one of country music's longest song titles: "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song." Today in…

Today in 1981, the Oak Ridge Boys’ single, “Elvira,” was certified gold. Today in 1989, Ricky Skaggs topped the country charts with "Lovin' Only Me." Today in 1992, Pam Tillis’ “Put Yourself In My Place” album was certified…