COUNTRY HISTORY

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 1948, the radio debut of Louisiana Hayride was broadcast on KWKH in Shreveport, Louisiana. It would go on to feature such acts as Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Sr., Jim Reeves and George Jones.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Today in 1965, Roger Miller’s “King Of The Road” hit the #1 spot on the Billboard country singles chart. Today in 1971, Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn’s “After The Fire Is Gone” reached #1 in Billboard. Today…