COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1960, Loretta Lynn made her Grand Ole Opry debut. Today in 1977, Reba McEntire made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. She performed “Invitation to the Blues.” Today in 1996, Alabama released their second holiday…

Today in 1967, Tammy Wynette scored her #1 hit when she topped the “Billboard” country singles chart with “My Elusive Dreams,” her duet with David Houston. Today in 1985, the “Alabama Christmas” album by Alabama was released.…

Today in 1973, Tom T. Hall recorded "I Love" at midday at the Mercury Custom Studios in Nashville. Today in 1986, Reba McEntire's "Little Rock" checks in at #1 on the Billboard country singles list. Today in…

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 1975, "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart – two weeks after it topped the country charts. Today in 1980, Johnny Lee's "Looking For Love" which was featured in…

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 1954, Elvis Presley made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. It was the only time he ever performed there. Today in 1961, the single, "I Fall To Pieces," by Patsy Cline peaked at #12…