This day in Country Music History
Dec 10, 2020
Today in 1951, Johnny Rodriguez was born in Sabinal, Texas. He became country’s first mainstream star of Hispanic descent, emerging out of Tom T. Hall’s band in 1972. He recorded numerous songs in Spanglish, with…
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This day in Country Music History
Dec 09, 2020
Today in 1980, The theme from "The Dukes Of Hazzard" single by Waylon Jennings was certified gold. Today in 1987, Reba McEntire's “Greatest Hits” went gold. Today in 1989, Rodney Crowell became the first country…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 08, 2020
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…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 07, 2020
Today in 1983, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton earned a platinum single for “Islands In The Stream.” Today in 1991, Reba McEntire's "For My Broken Heart" topped the Billboard country singles chart. Today in 1992,…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 04, 2020
Today in 1944, Eddy Arnold held his first recording session at the WSM radio studios in Nashville. He recorded his first hit, “Each Minute Seems A Million Years,” and his first version of “The Cattle…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 03, 2020
Today in 1948, "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Gene Autry entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1964, Bobby Bare married his wife, Jeannie. Today in 1966, Charley Pride entered the charts for the first…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 02, 2020
Today, December 2nd: Today in 1957, "Jailhouse Rock" gave Elvis Presley a #1 country single in Billboard magazine. Today in 1989, Randy Travis went to #1 on the Billboard country chart with "It's Just A…
This day in Country Music History
Dec 01, 2020
Today in 1977, the “Elvis Country” album by Elvis Presley was certified gold. Today in 1987, George Strait's “Ocean Front Property” album was certified platinum. Today in 1992, Brooks & Dunn’s “Brand New Man” album…
This day in Country Music History
Nov 30, 2020
Today in 1963, Dottie West debuted on the charts with the single, "Let Me Off at the Corner." Today in 1978, Kenny Rogers' album, "The Gambler," was certified gold. Today in 1982, the album, "Heaven's…
This day in Country Music History
Nov 27, 2020
Today in 1973, Charlie Rich earned his first gold album with, “Behind Closed Doors.” Today in 1980, William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys stopped trimming his beard. Today in 1993, Joe Diffie joined…