COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1992, Patsy Cline's “Greatest Hits” collection was certified quadruple-platinum. Today in 1992, the Judds' album, “Why Not Me,” was certified double-platinum. Today in 1992, the “Read Between the Lines” album by Aaron Tippin was certified gold.…

Today in 1956, Johnny Cash earned his first #1 hit with "I Walk the Line." Today in 1975, Michael Martin Murphey's single, “Wildfire,” single is certified gold. Today in 1990, Marty Stuart scored his first top 10 hit,…

Today in 1960, "I'm Sorry" by Brenda Lee topped the singles charts. Today in 1981, the single, "Seven Year Ache," by Rosanne Cash peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart. More recently, Rosanne re-worked the tune…

Today in 1992, Garth Brooks' hit single, "The River," remained at #1 on the country music chart for the second week. Today in 1993, Alan Jackson's "Chattahoochee" hit #1 on the charts and stayed for an entire…

Today in 1983, Alabama hit #1 with “The Closer You Get.” Today in 1993, Wynonna’s second solo album, “Tell Me Why,” went platinum. Today in 1996, Billy Ray Cyrus’ debut album, “Some Gave All,” was…

Today in 1986, "Alabama's Greatest Video Hits" was certified platinum. Today in 1987, the album, “Love Me Like You Used To,” album by Tanya Tucker was released. Today in 1992, Travis Tritt’s album, “It's All About To Change,”…

Today in 1967, the “I Walk The Line” album by Johnny Cash was certified gold. Today in 1981, Ronnie Milsap’s “Greatest Hits” album was certified platinum. Today in 1981, the album, “My Home's In Alabama,” was certified gold.…

Today in 1967, Kenny Rogers formed The First Edition, just one day after he and members Thelma Camacho, Mike Settle and Terry Williams left the New Christy Minstrels. The group went on to host a syndicated…

Today in 1967, Kenny Rogers left the New Christy Minstrels and later formed the First Edition. Today in 1967, Bobbie Gentry recorded the hit single "Ode to Billie Joe" at a Hollywood studio. Today in 1970, Johnny Cash…

Today in 1965, Roy Rogers' faithful steed, Trigger, died at the age of 33. In heartfelt tribute, Roy had Trigger mounted and put on display at the Roy Rogers Museum in California. Today in 1980, Willie Nelson's “Electric Horseman”…