This day in Country Music History
Mar 31, 2022
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…
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This day in Country Music History
Mar 30, 2022
Today in 1962, the single, "Can't Help Falling In Love," by Elvis Presley was certified gold. Today in 1967, Barbara Mandrell and Navy pilot, Ken Dudney, were engaged. Today in 1974, "Sunshine On My Shoulders" by…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 29, 2022
Today in 1960, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge opened in Nashville. The lounge became a nightclub for Grand Ole Opry members during the Opry's Ryman Auditorium years. Today in 1968, Glen Campbell got a big break. CBS announced that…
This day in Country Music History
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Today in 1981, Hank Williams Jr.’s “Texas Women” hit #1 on the Billboard country chart. Today in 1992, Reba McEntire hit the top of the Billboard charts with “Is There Life Out There.” Today in 2001, the “O…
March 26: On this Day
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On this day in 2006, Buck Owens Jr. American singer and guitarist died in his sleep of an apparent heart attack. He pioneered the Bakersfield sound, a reference to Bakersfield, California. He scored twenty #1…
March 24: On This Day
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On this day in 2000, Toby Keith was at #1 on the US Country chart with "How Do You Like Me Now?!" Taken from his album How Do You Like Me Now?! The song spent five…
MARCH 23: ON THIS DAY
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Born on this day in 1981 in Anaheim, Orange County was country music singer Brett Young. His second album Ticket to L.A. released in 2018 topped the Country album chart.
March 22: On This Day
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Dixie Chicks were at #1 on the country charts with Home, their sixth studio album. The group was promoting this album when lead singer Natalie Maines made controversial comments about US President George W. Bush. The album's…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 21, 2022
Today in 1955, Johnny Cash auditioned for Sam Philips at Sun Records in Memphis. Philips liked “Hey, Porter,” and asked Cash to come back and record the next day, despite passing on most of his other…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 18, 2022
Today in 1985, Kris Kristofferson was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in New York. Today in 1989, Ricky Van Shelton hit the top of the Billboard country singles chart with his remake of “From A…