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 1943, Roy Rogers appeared on the cover of Life magazine. Today in 1972, Tom T. Hall records "(Old Dogs-Children And) Watermelon Wine" around noon at Mercury Custom Recording Studio in Nashville Today in 1988, the…

Today in 1967, Kenny Rogers formed The First Edition, just one day after he and members Thelma Camacho, Mike Settle and Terry Williams left the New Christy Minstrels. The group went on to host a syndicated…

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, Elvis Presley had his first commercial recording session and recorded his first single: "That's All Right (Mama)" backed with Bill Monroe's "Blue Moon of Kentucky". Presley had met Phillips seven months earlier when…

Today in 1965, Roy Rogers' faithful steed, Trigger, died at the age of 33. In heartfelt tribute, Roy had Trigger mounted and put on display at the Roy Rogers Museum in California. Today in 1980, Willie Nelson's “Electric Horseman”…