COUNTRY HISTORY

  Today in 1978, Willie Nelson's “Willie & Family Live” album was released. Today in 1980, the single, "On The Road Again," by Willie Nelson peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart. Today in 1991, Garth Brooks'…

Today in 1994, Kathy Mattea's album, “A Collection Of Hits,” was certified platinum. Today in 1994, Sammy Kershaw's “Feeling Good Train” album was certified gold. The same day his “Haunted Heart” project was certified platinum. Today in…

Today in 1978, Willie Nelson's “Willie & Family Live” album was released. Today in 1980, the single, "On The Road Again," by Willie Nelson peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart. Today in 1991, Garth Brooks' album,…

Today in 1990, Pam Tillis released the single, "Don't Tell Me What to Do." Today in 1995, BlackHawk released the single "Like There Ain't No Yesterday." Today in 1996, Terri Clark's album, "Just The Same"…

Today in 1941, the town of Berwyn, Oklahoma officially changed its name to Gene Autry, Oklahoma. Today in 1955, the first country music show on New York City's famed Broadway began a one-week run at the Palace…

Today in 1976, Elvis Presley recorded his last hit record, "Way Down," at his studio in the Graceland Mansion. The raw, unedited version can be found on the album, "Our Memories of Elvis, Vol. II." Today…

Today in 1939, Bill Monroe joined the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1969, the “Suspicious Minds” single by Elvis Presley was certified gold. Today in 1991, the album, “Sticks And Stones,” by Tracy Lawrence was released. Today in…

Today in 1984, Alabama became the first country group to go triple-platinum, with the "Feels So Right" and "Mountain Music" albums each certified for shipment of three million copies. The albums "Roll On" and "The Closer…

Today in 1975, John Denver's "Rocky Mountain Christmas" album was certified gold. Today in 1980, the albums, "The Best Of Eddie Rabbitt" and "Horizon," by Eddie Rabbitt were both certified gold. Today in 1981, Juice…

Today in 1974, Charlie Rich's album, "There Won't Be Any More," was certified gold. Today in 1992, the single, "Seminole Wind," by John Anderson went to #1 on the country charts. The same day, John's album with…