COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1973, Willie Nelson inaugurated his annual "Fourth of July Picnic" in Dripping Springs, Texas. Today in 1980, the Charlie Daniels Band missed performing at Willie Nelson’s 4th of July concert and picnic when someone forgot to…

In 2009, Brad Paisley released his seventh studio album American Saturday Night which peaked at #1 on the Country chart. The first single "Then," taken from the album became his fourteenth #1 on the Hot Country Songs…

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 charts with 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 Jackson's single, "Don't…

Today in 1949, a classic version of "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer," was recorded by Gene Autry, who didn't like when he first heard it. As it turned out though, America couldn't get enough of his rendition…

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 1991, the "What Do…

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 in 1979, the…

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 in 1998, the…

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 married Charlie Battles in Oklahoma. They…

Today in 1981, "Queen Of Hearts" by Juice Newton entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1981, Dolly Parton’s single, “But You Know That I Love You,” graced the top of the country charts. Today in 1991, Mickey…