COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1984, the Julio Iglesias & Willie Nelson single, "To All The Girls I've Loved Before" went gold. Today in 1990, "The Very Best of Conway Twitty" album was certified platinum. Today in 1991, Alan Jackson’s album,…

Today in 1955, Elvis Presley's performance at Jacksonville, Florida, whipped the audience into such a frenzy that it resulted in a riot. In fact, things were so out of control, most of his clothing was torn…

Have you ever heard Johnny Cash's song, "The Chicken in Black"?  It was one of the sillier songs he ever wrote. The basic premise is Johnny needs a brain transplant, so they give him the brain of a…

Today in 1952, Hank Thompson took over the #1 position in the Billboard country chart with “The Wild Side Of Life.” Today in 1962, Johnny Cash played prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York, supporting on the bill…

Today in 1975, John Denver’s single, "Thank God I'm A Country Boy," topped the country charts. Today in 1989, Keith Whitley was found dead of alcohol poisoning in his Nashville home. Sadly, his career had just…

Today in 1976, The Man in Black donned a black robe: Johnny Cash receives an honorary Doctorate of Human Letters from San Diego's National University. San Diego mayor Pete Wilson declares Johnny Cash Day. Today in…

Today in 1949, Hank Williams made his first appearance at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Lovesick Blues." Today in 1991, Travis Tritt's "Here's A Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)" was released. Today in 1993,…

Today in 1989, Naomi Judd had a lot to celebrate. She married her husband, Larry Strickland. That wasn’t the only good news – the Judds’ single, “Young Love (Strong Love),” topped the country charts. Today in…

Today in 1983, Alabama’s album, “The Closer You Get,” was certified gold and platinum simultaneously. Today in 1986, Dolly Parton opened her Dollywood amusement park in Tennessee. Today in 1993, the “Some Gave All” album by Billy Ray…

Today in 1985, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson released the “Highwayman” album. Today in 1988, the album, “Remembering Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline,” was released. Today in 1989, the “Killin' Time” album by…