COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1970, Crystal Gayle hit the country charts for the first time with "I've Cried The Blue Right Out of My Eyes." Her sister, Loretta Lynn, wrote the song. Today in 1981, Lee Greenwood made his…

Today in 1947, Carnegie Hall hosted its first country music show with Ernest Tubb and Roy Acuff as headliners. Today in 1981, George Jones' “I Am What I Am” album was certified gold. Today in 1986, the “#7”…

Today in 1957, Patsy Cline married Charlie Dick. Today in 1972, Merle Haggard's The Best Of The Best Of Merle Haggard album was released. Today in 1978, Kenny Rogers' “Love Of Something Like It” album…

Today in 1976, Waylon Jennings scored six nominations and Willie Nelson picked up five as the Country Music Association announces the finalists for its annual awards in Nashville. Today in 1979, Kenny Rogers received a star in…

Today in 1973, Tom T. Hall recorded "I Love" at midday at the Mercury Custom Studios in Nashville. Today in 1986, Reba McEntire's "Little Rock" checks in at #1 on the Billboard country singles list. Today in…

Today in 1980, as a result of a television report on ABC-TV’s “20/20,” the official case surrounding the 1977 death of Elvis Presley was reopened. Today in 1986, Eddie Rabbitt and Juice Newton's single, “Both To Each…

Today in 1978, the Statler Brothers' "Christmas Card" album was released. Today in 1982, Jerry Reed hit the mother lode on Billboard's country chart, going to #1 with "She Got The Goldmine (I Got The Shaft)." Today…

Today in 1973, he's been this far several times: Conway Twitty reached #1 in Billboard with "You've Never Been This Far Before." Today in 1979, Conway Twitty hit the top of the charts with “I May Never Get…

Today in 1955, Elvis Presley topped the country charts with his most successful release on Sun Records, "I Forgot To Remember To Forget." Here's a fun fact for you – Elvis made five singles for Sun…

Today in 1975, "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart – two weeks after it topped the country charts. Today in 1980, Johnny Lee's "Looking For Love" which was featured in…