COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1963, "Ring Of Fire" by Johnny Cash peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart. Today in 1978, Emmylou Harris' “Elite Hotel” album was certified gold. Today in 1978, "Only One Love In My Life" by…

Today in 1968, Jeannie C. Riley recorded "Harper Valley PTA." Today in 1974, John Denver earned a gold record for his biggest hit, "Annie's Song." Today in 1990, Alabama's “Pass It On Down” album was certified gold. Today…

Today in 1977, Alabama debuted on the charts with their first single, “I Wanna Be With You Tonight.” Today in 1981, the Oak Ridge Boys’ album, “Fancy Free,” was certified gold. Today in 1990, the “Livin' It Up”…

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 Murphy's single, “Wildfire,” single is certified gold. Today in 1990, Marty Stuart scored his first top 10…

Today in 1966, Jim Reeves' “The Best Of Jim Reeves” album was certified gold. Today in 1978, Willie Nelson's “Stardust” album was certified gold. Today in 1978, Kenny Rogers' album, “Ten Years Of Gold,” was certified platinum. Today…

Today in 1960, Loretta Lynn made her debut on the charts with her first single, "Honky Tonk Girl." Today in 1969, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition appeared on the US country charts for the first time…

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.…