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This day in Country Music History
Aug 22, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1968, George Jones and Tammy Wynette announced they were married, even though they didn't actually tie the knot until the following February. Today in 1980, Waylon Jennings' “Music Man” album was certified gold. Today in…
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This Day in Country Music History
Aug 21, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1965, Waylon Jennings made his chart debut with "That's The Chance I'll Have To Take." Today in 1976, RCA Victor announced that sales of Elvis Presley records had passed the 400-million mark. No other entertainer…
This day in Country Music History
Aug 20, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1986, the album, "My Home's In Alabama," by Alabama was certified double platinum. Today in 1993, Little Texas topped the country charts with "What Might Have Been." Today in 1996, Billy Ray Cyrus released…
This day in Country Music History
Aug 19, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1972, Elvis Presley’s “Burnin’ Love” debuted on the charts. It was “the King’s” final top 10 hit, and his final gold single. In 1992, Travis Tritt recorded “Burnin’ Love” for the “Honeymoon In Vegas”…
This day in Country Music History
Aug 18, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1981, the “Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ album by Willie Nelson was certified platinum. Today in 1971, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver was certified gold. Today in 1979, Mel Tillis was #1 on the…
This day in Country Music History
Aug 15, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1957, the Everly Brothers recorded "Wake Up Little Susie" at the Methodist Television, Radio and Film Commission studios in Nashville. Today in 1991, Vince Gill and Alan Jackson lead the way in the 25th annual…
This day in Country Music History
Aug 14, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1964, Roy Rogers had a nine-hour surgery to repair vertebrae in his back damaged by years of riding his horse, Trigger. Today in 1982, “Ernest Tubb makes his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.…
This day in Country Music History
Aug 08, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1954, Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto in San Antonio, Texas. The couple, who share their daughter, Rosanne, moved to Memphis, where he formed a trio that was signed to Sun Records. The couple divorced…
This day in Country Music History
Aug 07, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1954, Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto in San Antonio, Texas. The couple, who share their daughter, Rosanne, moved to Memphis, where he formed a trio that was signed to Sun Records. The couple divorced…
This day in Country Music History
Aug 06, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1979, Kenny Rogers’ single, "She Believes In Me," was certified gold. Today in 1988, George Strait topped the charts with the single, "Baby Blue." Today in 1993, Wynonna's self-titled album was certified triple platinum. Today in…
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