COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1949, an eighth grader named Elvis Presley got his report card – he scored an "A" in language, but only a "C" in music. Today in 1972, Donna Fargo topped the country music charts with…

Today in 1953, Elvis Presley graduated from L.C. Humes High School in Memphis. Today in 1986, Randy Travis' “Storms Of Life” album was released. Today in 1992, Hal Ketchum's Past “The Point Of Rescue” album was certified gold.…

Today in 1964, Dolly Parton moved to Nashville a day after her high school graduation and met her future husband, Carl Dean, at a laundromat. Today in 1974, Ronnie Milsap collected the first #1 country single of…

Today in 1973, Tanya Tucker's “What's Your Mama's Name?” album was released. Today in 1984, Willie Nelson & Julio Iglesias' duet, "To All The Girls I've Loved Before," was certified gold. Today in 1986, "Whoever's In New England"…

Today in 1961, Johnny Cash turned TV actor. He appeared on the NBC drama, "The Deputy.” Today in 1978, John Conlee entered the country charts for the first time with "Rose Colored Glasses." Today in 1981, the "Feels…

Today in 1933, Jimmie Rodgers, who was suffering from tuberculosis, died of a massive hemorrhage at New York's Taft Hotel. Nicknamed the Singing Brakeman, he had become country music's first superstar, and, in 1961, the first…

Today in 1973, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's “Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Vols. 1 & 2” album was certified gold. The project also featured Roy Acuff, Mother Maybelle Carter, Earl Scruggs, Merle Travis and Doc…

Today in 1975, "I'm Not Lisa" brought Jessi Colter her only #1 country single in Billboard. Today in 1984, Willie Nelson performed the first of his six sold-out concerts at Radio City Music Hall in New York.…

Today in 1953, Jim Reeves made his debut appearance at the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1975, BJ Thomas received a gold record for the single "(Hey, Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song." Today…

Today in 1989, Alabama scored a #1 hit with the single, "If I Had You." Today in 1994, "The Video Collection" by Billy Ray Cyrus was certified platinum. Today in 1994, Toby Keith's "Wish I Didn't Know Now"…