COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1972, the "Garden Party" single by Ricky Nelson was certified gold. Today in 1973, Charlie Rich’s single, “Behind Closed Doors,” topped the country singles chart – it was also his first top 20 pop chart…

Today in 1984, Suzy Bogguss moved to Nashville from Illinois. Today in 1986, Lorrie Morgan married Keith Whitley. Today in 1990, Garth Brooks and Patty Loveless road floats down Broadway in New York during the…

Today in 1955, in a deal engineered by Colonel Tom Parker, RCA Records bought Elvis Presley's contract and master tapes from Sam Phillips' Sun Records for $35,000. The papers were signed at the Sun Recording Studio…

Today in 1961, “Big Bad John” took Jimmy Dean to #1 on the Billboard country chart. Today in 1974, Dierks Bentley was born in Phoenix, Arizona. His career debuted in 2003. Today in 1986, ex-smoker Chet Atkins was…

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 1955, Johnny Cash made his first chart appearance with the single, "Cry Cry Cry." Today in 1968, the single, "Wichita Lineman," by Glen Campbell entered the Top 40 chart. In 1997, Dwight Yoakam…

Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers topped the pop singles chart with "Lady." Today in 1985, the "Alabama Christmas" album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously. Today in 1987, the "Best Of Reba McEntire" album was released. Today in…

Today in 1977, the single, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," by Crystal Gayle was certified gold. Today in 1977, Crystal Gayle's "We Must Believe In Magic" album was certified gold. Today in 1989,…

Today in 1979, Dolly Parton's "Great Balls Of Fire" album was certified gold. Today in 1982, the single, "You And I," by Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle entered the pop chart. Today in 1987, Patsy Cline's "Greatest Hits"…

Today in 1956, “Billboard's” annual DJ's Poll found that Elvis Presley was the most-played country artist and male artist overall. Today in 1969, Gene Autry's “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” recording is certified gold. Today in 1973, David…