This day in Country Music History
May 17, 2021
Today in 1980, the single, "Bar Room Buddies," Merle Haggard and actor/director Clint Eastwood debuted on the charts. The song would become Clint’s first and only #1 and Merle’s 25th of 38 #1s. Today in…
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This day in Country Music History
May 14, 2021
Today in 1984, the Julio Iglesias & Willie Nelson single, "To All The Girls I've Loved Before" went gold. Today in 1990, "The Very Best of Conway Twitty" album was certified platinum. Today in 1991,…
This day in Country Music History
May 13, 2021
Today in 1955, Elvis Presley's performance at Jacksonville, Florida, whipped the audience into such a frenzy that it resulted in a riot. In fact, things were so out of control, most of his clothing was…
This day in Country Music History
May 12, 2021
Today in 1951, Hank Williams' "Cold, Cold Heart" reached #1. Today in 1995, Ty Herndon scored his first #1 hit, “What Mattered Most.” Today in 1998 Tracy Byrd released his album, “I'm From the Country.”…
This day in Country Music History
May 11, 2021
Today in 1989, Chely Wright moved to Nashville. Today in 1991, George Strait’s “If I Know Me” peaked at #1 on the Billboard Country chart. Today in 1993, the album “Big Time” by Little Texas…
This day in Country Music History
May 10, 2021
Today in 1952, Hank Thompson took over the #1 position in the Billboard country chart with “The Wild Side Of Life.” Today in 1962, Johnny Cash played prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York, supporting on…
This day in Country Music History
May 07, 2021
Today in 1949, Hank Williams made his first appearance at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Lovesick Blues." Today in 1991, Travis Tritt's "Here's A Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)" was released. Today…
This day in Country Music History
May 06, 2021
Today in 1989, Naomi Judd had a lot to celebrate. She married her husband, Larry Strickland. That wasn’t the only good news – the Judds’ single, “Young Love (Strong Love),” topped the country charts. Today…
This day in Country Music History
May 05, 2021
Today in 1977, Loretta Lynn was on the cover of “Rolling Stone.” In the accompanying article, she noted: "It's a strange deal. I'm supposed to be a country singer, writing songs about marriage and family…
This day in Country Music History
May 04, 2021
Today in 1959, the folk group Kingston Trio won the first country music GRAMMY for "Tom Dooley." Today in 1987, Randy Travis’ second album, “Always and Forever,” was released. Today in 1991, Travis Tritt made…