COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1969, George Jones and Tammy Wynette tied the knot. Strangely, they announced that they had gotten married on August 22nd, 1968, but didn’t actually go through with it until this date. Today in 1971, Johnny…

Today in 1971, Glen Campbell's "Greatest Hits" album was released. Today in 1972, the album, "Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs," was certified gold. Today in 1975, Jessi Colter's single, "I'm Not Lisa," hit the charts. Today…

Today in 1967, the President’s daughter, Lynda Bird Johnson, requested that Eddy Arnold attend a White House dinner. Arnold was almost late after getting stuck in an elevator. Today in 1973, Patsy Cline's “Greatest Hits” album…

Today in 1971, Sammi Smith’s “Help Me Make It Through The Night,” written by Kris Kristofferson, made it to #1 in Billboard. Today in 1979, the "Willie & Family Live" album by Willie Nelson was certified…

Today in 1978, Ronnie Milsap’s album, "It Was Almost Like A Song," was certified gold. Today in 1979, Eddie Rabbitt topped the country singles chart with “Every Which Way But Loose.” Today in 1984, Alabama topped the…

Today in 1975, Willie Nelson recorded “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.” Today in 1980, the Oak Ridge Boys hit #1 with “Leavin' Louisiana In The Broad Daylight.” Today in 1991, “Brother Jukebox” by Mark Chesnutt was…

Today in 1960, “He’ll Have To Go” by Jim Reeves got a number one spot in Billboard magazine. Today in 1996, Travis Titt proposed to Theresa Nelson. Today in 1997, “It’s A Little Too Late” by Mark Chesnutt…

Today in 1963, Patsy Cline recorded in a studio for the last time, cutting “He Called Me Baby.” Her last song in the studio was “I’ll Sail My Ship Alone.” Today in 1994, at the American Music…

Today in 1963, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs made their first on-screen appearance on the CBS sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies,” in order to sing their new song, “Pearl Pearl Pearl.” They had already been performing…

Today in 1958, Johnny Cash hit the top of the charts with “Ballad of a Teenage Queen.” Today in 1959, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens all died in a plane crash near…