This day in Country Music History
Nov 25, 2020
Today in 1968, Glen Campbell began work on his classic song, “Galveston,” at Capitol Studios in Hollywood. The song was completed on January 9th, 1969. Today in 1997, one day after its release, Garth Brooks'…
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This day in Country Music History
Nov 24, 2020
Today in 1972, the "Garden Party" single by Ricky Nelson was certified gold. Today in 1973, Charlie Rich’s single, “Behind Closed Doors,” topped the country singles chart – it was also his first top 20…
This day in Country Music History
Nov 23, 2020
Today in 1967, Jack Greene became the first country star to appear in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Today in 1968, Tammy Wynette was sittin’ pretty at #1 in Billboard with "Stand…
This day in Country Music History
Nov 20, 2020
Today in 1961, “Big Bad John” took Jimmy Dean to #1 on the Billboard country chart. Today in 1974, Dierks Bentley was born in Phoenix, Arizona. His career debuted in 2003. Today in 1986, ex-smoker…
This day in Country Music History
Nov 19, 2020
Today in 1955, Carl Perkins recorded his most enduring song, “Blue Suede Shoes,” at Sun Studios in Memphis. Today in 1994, Mary Chapin Carpenter topped the country charts with “Shut Up and Kiss Me.” Today…
This day in Country Music History
Nov 18, 2020
Today in 1970, Jerry Lee Lewis and his second wife, Myra - who was also his cousin - were divorced. Their 1958 wedding, which took place when she was just 13 years old, caused such…
This day in Country Music History
Nov 17, 2020
Today in 1994, Kathy Mattea's album, “A Collection Of Hits,” was certified platinum. Today in 1994, Sammy Kershaw's “Feeling Good Train” album was certified gold. The same day his “Haunted Heart” project was certified platinum.…
This day in Country Music History
Nov 16, 2020
Today in 1955, Johnny Cash made his first chart appearance with the single, "Cry Cry Cry." Today in 1968, the single, "Wichita Lineman," by Glen Campbell entered the Top 40 chart. In 1997, Dwight Yoakam…
This day in Country Music History
Nov 13, 2020
Today in 1979, Dolly Parton's "Great Balls Of Fire" album was certified gold. Today in 1982, the single, "You And I," by Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle entered the pop chart. Today in 1987, Patsy…
This day in Country Music History
Nov 12, 2020
Today in 1988, Rosanne Cash topped the country charts with "Runaway Train," becoming the first female country artist ever to have four #1 hits from one album. The album was “King's Record Shop,” and the…