COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1968, Tammy Wynette scored her fourth #1 hit with the single, "D-I-V-O-R-C-E." Today in 1971, Elvis Presley Blvd. was named in his honor in Memphis, Tennessee. Today in 1980, George Jones topped the…

Today in 1975, "Long Haired Country Boy" by Charlie Daniels Band peaked on the pop singles chart. Today in 1979, the Charlie Daniels Band’s “Million Mile Reflection” album was certified gold. Today in 1991, Alan…

  Today in 1965, Eddy Arnold recorded "Make The World Go Away" at RCA Studio B in Nashville. Cameras capture the session for the ABC-TV series "The Jimmy Dean Show." Today in 1987, Reba McEntire…

Today in 1964, Connie Smith signed with RCA Records. Today in 1974, "Back Home Again" album by John Denver was certified gold. Today in 1989, Garth Brooks made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Today in…

Today in 1952, Kitty Wells’ “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels” was released. Today in 1956, Ray Price spent the first of 20 weeks at #1 in Billboard magazine with “Crazy Arms.” Today…

Today in 1951, MGM releases Hank Williams' "Hey, Good Lookin'" Today in 1977, Kenny Rogers' single, “Lucille," was certified gold. Today in 1995, “The Woman in Me” album by Shania Twain was certified platinum. Today…

Today in 1975, "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1975, Don Williams topped the country charts with "You're My Best Friend." Today in 1976, Reba McEntire marries Charlie Battles…

Today in 1915, A.P. Carter married Sara Dougherty in Virginia, starting the country music dynasty that produced June Carter and Carlene Carter. Today in 1941, Gene Autry records "You Are My Sunshine" at the CBS…

Today in 1975, J. Thomas found his way to the top of the Billboard country chart with one of country music's longest song titles: "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song." Today…

Today in 1981, the Oak Ridge Boys’ single, “Elvira,” was certified gold. Today in 1989, Ricky Skaggs topped the country charts with "Lovin' Only Me." Today in 1992, Pam Tillis’ “Put Yourself In My Place”…