COUNTRY HISTORY
This day in Country Music History
Jun 26, 2024 by Bob Ballard
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,…
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This day in Country Music History
Jun 25, 2024 by Bob Ballard
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…
This day in Country Music History
Jun 24, 2024 by Bob Ballard
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…
This day in Country Music History
Jun 21, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1975, "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1975, Don Williams topped the country charts with "You're My Best Friend." Today in 1976, Reba McEntire marries Charlie Battles in Oklahoma. Today…
This day in Country Music History
Jun 20, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1981, "Queen Of Hearts" by Juice Newton entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1981, Dolly Parton’s single, “But You Know That I Love You,” graced the top of the country charts. Today in 1991, Mickey…
This day in Country Music History
Jun 18, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1915,P. Carter married Sara Dougherty in Virginia, starting the country music dynasty that produced June Carter and Carlene Carter. Today in 1941, Gene Autry records "You Are My Sunshine" at the CBS Studios in Hollywood Today…
This day in Country Music History
Jun 17, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1975, B.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…
This day in Country Music History
Jun 13, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1960, Loretta Lynn debuted on the charts with "Honky Tonk Girl." Today in 1970, Johnny Cash graced the cover of “TV Guide.” Today in 1972, the original Country Music Foundation Library and Media Center was dedicated…
This day in Country Music History
Jun 12, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis' "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" entered the national country chart. By the next week it will have made its debut on the national pop chart. It eventually sold six million…
This day in Country Music History
Jun 11, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1949, Hank Williams, Sr. made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. He sang “Lovesick Blues” and got an unprecedented six encores. Ironically, Opry bigwigs had been reluctant to book him at first,…
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