COUNTRY HISTORY

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…

Today in 1980, Kenny Rogers topped the pop singles chart with "Lady." Today in 1985, the "Alabama Christmas" album was certified gold and platinum simultaneously. Today in 1987, the "Best Of Reba McEntire" album was released. Today in…

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…

Today in 1993, Dolly Parton launched her new line of cosmetics at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. Today in 1995, Deana Carter married Chris DiCroce. The couple has since gone their separate ways. Today…

Today in 1956, “Billboard's” annual DJ's Poll found that Elvis Presley was the most-played country artist and male artist overall. Today in 1969, Gene Autry's “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” recording is certified gold. Today in 1973, David…

Today in 1929, Jimmie Rodgers began production on his only movie, "The Singing Brakeman," a ten-minute short filmed in Camden, New Jersey. Today in 1962, Roy Acuff became the first living member inducted into the Country Music…

Today in 1978, Willie Nelson's “Willie & Family Live” album was released. Today in 1980, the single, "On The Road Again," by Willie Nelson peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart. Today in 1991, Garth Brooks' album,…

Today in 1990, Pam Tillis released the single, "Don't Tell Me What to Do." Today in 1995, BlackHawk released the single "Like There Ain't No Yesterday." Today in 1996, Terri Clark's album, "Just The Same"…

Today in 1941, the town of Berwyn, Oklahoma officially changed its name to Gene Autry, Oklahoma. Today in 1955, the first country music show on New York City's famed Broadway began a one-week run at the Palace…

Today in 1961, Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams become the first artists to be inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame. That year's other inductee is music publisher Fred Rose. Today in 1973, Dolly Parton's second…