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This day in Country Music History
Jul 11, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1967, Kenny Rogers formed The First Edition, just one day after he and members Thelma Camacho, Mike Settle and Terry Williams left the New Christy Minstrels. The group went on to host a syndicated…
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This day in Country Music History
Jul 10, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1967, Kenny Rogers left the New Christy Minstrels and later formed the First Edition. Today in 1967, Bobbie Gentry recorded the hit single "Ode to Billie Joe" at a Hollywood studio. Today in 1970, Johnny Cash…
This day in Country Music History
Jul 03, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1965, Roy Rogers' faithful steed, Trigger, died at the age of 33. In heartfelt tribute, Roy had Trigger mounted and put on display at the Roy Rogers Museum in California. Today in 1980, Willie Nelson's “Electric Horseman”…
This day in Country Music History
Jul 02, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1956, Elvis Presley recorded “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog” at the RCA Records’ New York studios. When the two songs were released as a double-sided single later that year, they hit #1…
This day in Country Music History
Jul 01, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1972, Alabama gave their first paid performance at Canyonland Park, Alabama. At the time, they were known as Wild Country. Today in 1981, the "Angel Of The Morning" single by Juice Newton was certified gold.…
This day in Country Music History
Jun 30, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1975, the “Fire On The Mountain” album by the Charlie Daniels Band was certified gold. Today in 1980, Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker graced the cover of “People” Today in 1982, the “My Home's In Alabama”…
This day in Country Music History
Jun 25, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1965, Eddy Arnold recorded "Make The World Go Away" at RCA Studio B in Nashville. Cameras capture the session for the ABC-TV series "The Jimmy Dean Show." Today in 1987, Reba McEntire filed for divorce from…
This day in Country Music History
Jun 10, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1972, Elvis Presley's afternoon performance during a four-show stand in New York is taped for a future album: "Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden." Future Oak Ridge Boy Richard Sterban was a…
This day in Country Music History
Jun 09, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1984, Lorrie Morgan joined the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1989, the “River Of Time” album by the Judds was certified gold. Today in 1989, Tammy Wynette’s album, “Tammy's Greatest Hits,” was certified platinum. Today in…
THIS DAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
Jun 06, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1964, Buck Owens’ “Together Again” took him to #1 again on the Billboard country chart. Today in 1970, Conway Twitty rose to #1 on the Billboard Country chart with “Hello Darlin.” Today in 1980, the…
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