On this day in 1997: Marty Stuart marries Connie Smith
Jul 08, 2020
On this day in 1997: Marty Stuart married Connie Smith on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Afterward, they drove out into the wilderness and end up dancing on a cliff to Buck…
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On this day in 1992: Billy Ray Cyrus goes gold & platinum
Jul 07, 2020
On this day in 1992: "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus was certified gold and platinum. "Weird Al" Yankovic later parodied it into "Achy Breaky Song." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byQIPdHMpjc
On this day in 2013: Toby Keith raises $2-million for tornado relief
Jul 06, 2020
On this day in 2013, Toby Keith raised $2-million for tornado relief with a concert at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, joined by Garth Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood, Mel Tillis, Kellie Coffey,…
On this day in 1993: Alison Krauss inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
Jul 03, 2020
On this day in 1993, Alison Krauss became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. She was inducted by Garth Brooks, and was the first bluegrass act to join in 31 years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEKwC4hVLAE
On this day in 1964: Jim Reeves begins final recording session
Jul 02, 2020
On this day in 1964, Jim Reeves went into the studio for what turned out to be his last recording session. His cover of Don Gibson's "I Can't Stop Loving You" was the final song…
On this day in 1972: Alabama plays their first gig
Jul 01, 2020
On this day in 1972, Alabama gave their first paid performance at Canyonland Park, Alabama. At the time, they were known as Wild Country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6kCHaAL_lA&list=PLJ6gtl1sX46oGhsK4RK5FMVmFM4lSwIEH
On this day in 2001: Chet Atkins passes away
Jun 30, 2020
On this day in 2001, Chet Atkins succumbed to cancer after a valiant fight. An influential guitarist and producer who helped create "The Nashville Sound," he entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973…
On this day in 1980: George Jones hits number one
Jun 29, 2020
On this day in 1980: George Jones topped the charts with the single, "He Stopped Loving Her Today." Here's a fun fact for ya – after George recorded the song, he bet his producer $100…
On this day in 1976: The Oak Ridge Boys make their chart debut
Jun 26, 2020
On this day in 1976: The Oak Ridge Boys first appeared on the country charts with "Family Reunion", which peaked at number 83. Originally a gospel group formed in the 1950s, The Oak Ridge Boys…
On this day in 2006: Keith Urban marries Nicole Kidman
Jun 25, 2020
On this day in 2006, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman were married at Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel in Sydney, Australia. Special moments at the service included Keith singing his hit, "Making Memories Of Us," to…