COUNTRY HISTORY

On this day in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis made his TV debut on "The Steve Allen Show," kicking his piano stool across the stage during "Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw7SBF-35Es

On this day in 1996, LeAnn Rimes' debut album, “Blue,” hit #1 on the country album charts. It went on to spend 26 weeks at the top – that’s a total of six months. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GozdIQx1Wow

On this day in 1948, Opry legend Roy Acuff announced his intent to run for governor of Tennessee. He did eventually run for office against the incumbent and lost. He also campaigned for the job…

On this day in 1977, Alabama debuted on the charts with their first single, “I Wanna Be With You Tonight.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQFt7gzQqjg

On this day in 2001, three generations of country performers covering forty years of music history wrapped up a weekend in the Ohio Valley in celebration of the Jamboree in the Hills’ 25th anniversary. Over…

Brad Paisley performed at the White House in celebration of country music. "Country Music at the White House " was streamed live on the White House web-site as well as a special on Great American Country.

Johnny Cash was at #1 on the country charts with "Folsom Prison Blues" Cash had performed the song at Folsom Prison itself on January 13, 1968 and this version was eventually released on the At Folsom…

On this day in 2000, Brad Paisley was performing at the West Virginia Interstate Fair and Exposition when he got the surprise of a lifetime. Gov. Cecil H. Underwood showed up to hear Brad's music…

On this day in 2002, Kenny Chesney was on top of the world – and on top of the "Billboard" Country Singles chart with his single, “The Good Stuff.” On top of that, Kenny's “No…

On this day in 2005, the movie "Wedding Crashers," starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, debuted in theaters. Why do you care? Dwight Yoakam was featured in the opening scene being chewed out by an…