COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1980, as a result of a television report on ABC-TV’s “20/20,” the official case surrounding the 1977 death of Elvis Presley was reopened. Today in 1986, Eddie Rabbitt and Juice Newton's single, “Both To Each…

Today in 1978, the Statler Brothers' "Christmas Card" album was released. Today in 1982, Jerry Reed hit the mother lode on Billboard's country chart, going to #1 with "She Got The Goldmine (I Got The Shaft)." Today…

Today in 1983, unknown singer/songwriter Kix Brooks debuted on the country charts with the song “Baby, When Your Heart Breaks Down.” The song was a failure – it only reached #73. Eight years later, Kix…

Today in 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." He sang four songs, including "Love Me Tender" and "Don't Be Cruel," shot only from the waist up (because of his naughty…

Today in 1973, he's been this far several times: Conway Twitty reached #1 in Billboard with "You've Never Been This Far Before." Today in 1979, Conway Twitty hit the top of the charts with “I May Never Get…

Today in 1956, Johnny Cash debuted on the charts with "I Walk The Line." Today in 1958, The Country Music Association was founded in Nashville. Today in 1975, "Rhinestone Cowboy" single by Glen Campbell was certified gold. Today…

Today in 1961, Loretta Lynn signed with Decca Records. Today in 1988,Rodney Crowell scores a #1 single in Billboard with "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried." Today in 2005,Faith Hill's "Mississippi Girl" set up residence…

Today in 1981, Juice Newton’s single, “Queen of Hearts,” was certified gold. Today in 1989, Randy Travis crossed a Las Vegas Musicians Union picket line to begin a three-night series of shows at Bally's. Today in 1983, the…

Today in 1977,three people were arrested by police in Memphis, Tennessee charged with attempting to steal the body of Elvis Presley, who had been buried at the local Forest Hill cemetery a week and a…

Today in 1977, Crystal Gayle's "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" topped the country singles charts. The tune was from her album, “We Must Believe in Magic,” which was the first platinum album for a…