COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1959, George Jones’ “White Lightning” picked up his first #1 country single in Billboard magazine as a recording artist. Today in 1963, Bill Anderson’s “Still” reached #1 on Billboard’s country chart. Today in 1965, Roger…

Today in 1961, at the GRAMMYs, Marty Robbins won Best Country & Western Performance for “El Paso.” Today in 1972, Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium hosted the first Fan Fair. Today in 1980, Christy Pride hit the top of the…

Today in 1953, Hank Williams was on top of the charts with “Your Cheatin’ Heart.” Today in 1978, the "Waylon & Willie" album by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson was certified platinum. Today in 1980, Alabama signed their…

Today in 1942, Glenn Walichs and songwriters Johnny Mercer and Buddy DeSylva formed Liberty Records in Hollywood. It was later renamed Capitol Records and known for hits by Keith Urban, Garth Brooks and Merle Haggard. Today…

Today in 1956, Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes” reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart. Today in 1959, Marty Robbins recorded “El Paso” and “Big Iron” in at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio in Nashville.…

Today in 1957, Brenda Lee made her debut on the country chart with "One Step at a Time." She was 12-years-old at the time, just a year younger than LeAnn Rimes was when she debuted with…

Today in 1975, the single, "Thank God I'm A Country Boy," by John Denver entered the top 40 chart. Today in 1980, the Bellamy Brothers topped the country charts with "Sugar Daddy." Today in 1995, Alan Jackson's second…

Today in 1959, Bill Anderson made his Grand Ole Opry debut at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Today in 1985, the album, “Why Not Me,” by the Judds was certified gold. Today in 1987, George Strait scored his 10th…

Today in 1967, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened for business. Today in 1978, Crystal Gayle's "Ready For The Times To Get Better" hit #1 on the country charts. Today in 1979, drummer Mark…

Today in 1962, Patsy Cline hit the top of the country charts with “She’s Got You.” Today in 1973, Johnny Rodriguez charted his first number one song "You Always Come Back To Hurting Me." Today in 1981, Dolly…