On this day in 2001: Dwight Yoakam's directorial debut premieres
May 12, 2020
On this day in 2001: Dwight Yoakam's directorial debut, "South of Heaven, West of Hell," premiered at the Olympia Theatre in Cannes, France. Dwight also co-wrote the western, which co-stars longtime love Bridget Fonda, Vince…
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On this day in 1993: Brooks & Dunn win big at the ACM Awards
May 11, 2020
On this day in 1993: Brooks & Dunn claimed three honors during NBC’s telecast of the 28th annual Academy of Country Music Awards from Los Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre. Top Vocal Duet, Single Record of the…
On this day in 1999: Martina McBride appears on CBS drama "Early Edition"
May 08, 2020
On this day in 1999: Martina McBride played herself in a cameo appearance on CBS-TV's "Early Edition." The show was about a guy named Gary, who magically gets tomorrow's paper a day early so he…
On this day in 1949: Hank Williams hits number one
May 07, 2020
On this day in 1949, Hank Williams made his first appearance at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Lovesick Blues." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xu71i89xvs
On this day in 1989: Keith Whitley plays his final concert
May 06, 2020
On this day in 1989: Keith Whitley played a concert date at the Armadillo Ballroom in Brazoria, Texas, which amounted to his final show. He was dead three days later of alcohol poisoning. Here's an…
On this day in 1997: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill welcome a new arrival
May 05, 2020
Today in 1997, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill welcomed their first baby, Gracie Katherine McGraw. At age nine, she had her “big break” as part of the children's chorus at the close of her dad's…
On this day in 1977: Loretta Lynn appears on the cover of "Rolling Stone"
May 04, 2020
Today in 1977, Loretta Lynn was on the cover of “Rolling Stone.” In the accompanying article, she noted: "It's a strange deal. I'm supposed to be a country singer, writing songs about marriage and family…
On this day in 1969: The first "Johnny Cash Show" is taped in Nashville
May 01, 2020
Today in 1969, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan taped the first installment of “The Johnny Cash Show” at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Future singer/songwriter John Hiatt was in the audience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93NnaKMDUSo
On this day in 1999: Jo Dee Messina flexes her acting chops
Apr 30, 2020
Today in 1999, Jo Dee Messina appeared on CBS TV's Nash Bridges as "Tammy McGraw." In the episode, Nash was trying to track down a group of female robbers, whom he suspected as being manipulated…
This day in 1992: Garth wins "Entertainer of The Year" at the ACMs.
Apr 29, 2020
Today in 1992, Garth Brooks was named Entertainer of the Year and Top Male Vocalist at the 27th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Plus: Billy Dean was one of seven double-winners. He took Top…