COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1972, a section of Memphis' Highway 51 South was renamed Elvis Presley Boulevard. The road passes in front of Graceland. Today in 1973, Epic released Charlie Rich's "Behind Closed Doors” Today in 1976, "Country Boy…

Today in 1953, Bill Monroe suffered 19 broken bones in a head-on collision on Highway 31 near White House, Tennessee. He still managed to get out of the car and pull another passenger, Bessie Lee Mauldin,…

Today in 1969, Elvis Presley recorded “Don’t Cry Daddy” at the American Studios in Memphis. Today in 1982, Ronnie Milsap recorded “Any Day Now” at the Groundstar Laboratory in Nashville. Today in 1988, Vern Gosdin’s “Chiseled in Stone”…

Today in 1992, Garth Brooks rose to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Unanswered Prayers" Today in 1993, Marty Stuart earned his first-ever gold album for “This One’s Gonna Hurt You.” Today in 1993, the…

Today in 1964, Roger Miller recorded "Dang Me" and "Chug-A-Lug" in Nashville at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio. Today in 1967, Johnny Cash & June Carter recorded the classic, "Jackson," at the Columbia Recording Studios in…

Today in 1949, Loretta Webb married Oliver “Mooney” Lynn in Butcher Holler, Kentucky. Mooney gave Loretta her first guitar, became her first manager, and inspired some of her feisty music. They were married until his death…

Today in 1960, Patsy Cline became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1961, Johnny Horton’s “North to Alaska” reached #1 in Billboard. Today in 1982, a five-mile stretch of Gallatin Road in Hendersonville, Tennessee was renamed the Johnny…

Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers has seven GRAMMY nominations, including “The Gambler” for Record of the Year. Roger’s producer, Larry Butler, was nominated for Producer of the Year. Today in 1983, Reba McEntire’s “Can’t Even Get The Blues” achieved…

Today in 1980, actor George Burns hit the country charts with “I Wish I Was 18 Again.” Today in 1982, the “Christmas” album by Kenny Rogers was certified gold and platinum. Today in 1982, Juice…

Today in 1923, WBAP in Dallas became the first station west of the Mississippi River to broadcast country music, airing "The Radio Barn Dance." Today in 1953, Hank Williams' funeral drew more than 20,000 people in Montgomery,…