COUNTRY HISTORY
This day in Country Music History
Dec 21, 2023 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1974, Waylon Jennings' single, "Rainy Day Woman," entered the country charts Today in 1979, Willie Nelson made his movie debut with the film, "The Electric Horseman," which opened in theaters nationwide. His songs,…
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This day in Country Music History
Dec 20, 2023 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1968, the album, "Harper Valley P.T.A.," by Jeannie C. Riley was certified gold. Today in 1986, Randy Travis became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1989, Charlie Daniels' single, "The Devil…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 19, 2023 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1947, "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Gene Autry entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1980, Dolly Parton’s first movie, "9 to 5," premiered. It was a huge hit and the title song went…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 18, 2023 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1993, Faith Hill made her Grand Ole Opry debut. Today in 1998, Martina McBride joined Smokey Robinson, Kenny Loggins and vice president Al Gore on NBC-TV's Brooke Shields-hosted special "Christmas In Washington." Today in 2000, Tim…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 15, 2023 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1973, Charlie Rich hit #1 on the charts with “The Most Beautiful Girl.” Today in 1979, Alan Jackson married his wife Denise. They have three daughters: Mattie, Ali and Dani. Today in 1995, Vince Gill’s…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 14, 2023 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1961, Jimmy Dean's "Big Bad John” became the first country song to go gold. Today in 1973, Lorrie Morgan gave her first performance on the Grand Ole Opry, singing "Paper Roses" at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 13, 2023 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1980, Waylon Jennings' "Theme From The Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)" peaked at #21 on the pop charts. Today in 1988, the album, "Reba," was certified gold. Today in 1991, Brooks & Dunn's single, “My…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 12, 2023 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1957, in the "I do" that strangled "the Killer's" career, Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13-year-old cousin Myra Gale Brown. Part of the resulting furor was due to the fact that he was still…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 11, 2023 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1965, "Flowers On The Wall" by Statler Brothers entered the Top 40 chart for the first time. In 2000, an updated version of the song was re-released by guitar slinger, Eric Heatherly. Today…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 08, 2023 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1962, Flatt & Scruggs perform at New York's Carnegie Hall. The concert is recorded for later release as an album. Today in 1982, Marty Robbins died of a heart attack at the age of…
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