COUNTRY HISTORY

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…

Today in 1951, Hank Williams signed a movie contract with MGM. Today in 1955, a little known singer, Elvis Presley, played at a sock hop at Brooklyn High School (a Cleveland suburb) in his first appearance outside…

Today in 1952, Hank and Billie Jean Williams repeated their wedding vows onstage in New Orleans. Today in 1963, Buck Owens attained the #1 spot on the Billboard country singles chart with "Love's Gonna Live Here." Today…

Today in 1983, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton received a gold single for “Islands In The Stream.” Today in 1984, Mickey Gilley was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today in 1997, Deana Carter…

Today in 1968, Glen Campbell’s albums, "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," and "Gentle On My Mind" were certified gold. Today in 1979, the album, "Willie Nelson Sings Kristofferson," was released. Today in 1989,…

Today in 1954, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on "The Louisiana Hayride," singing "That's All Right" and "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" two times each. Drummer D.J. Fontana plays with Presley for the first time, though he's…

Today in 1975, Minnie Pearl was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Today in 1975, John Denver was named Entertainer of the Year at the ninth annual CMA Awards. The award presentation didn’t exactly go…

Today in 1981, the 15th annual CMA Awards were held. In a history-making move, Barbara Mandrell won Female Vocalist honors as well as Entertainer of the Year for the second year in a row (she was…

Today in 1981, Willie Nelson recorded "Always On My Mind" and "The Last Thing I Needed First Thing This Morning" at his Pedernales Studio outside of Austin, Texas. Today in 1981, the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame…