COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1964, Dolly Parton moved to Nashville a day after her high school graduation and met her future husband, Carl Dean, at a laundromat. Today in 1974, Ronnie Milsap collected the first #1 country single of…

Today in 1973, Tanya Tucker's “What's Your Mama's Name?” album was released. Today in 1984, Willie Nelson & Julio Iglesias' duet, "To All The Girls I've Loved Before," was certified gold. Today in 1986, "Whoever's In New England"…

Today in 1961, Johnny Cash turned TV actor. He appeared on the NBC drama, "The Deputy.” Today in 1978, John Conlee entered the country charts for the first time with "Rose Colored Glasses." Today in 1981, the "Feels…

Today in 1933, Jimmie Rodgers, who was suffering from tuberculosis, died of a massive hemorrhage at New York's Taft Hotel. Nicknamed the Singing Brakeman, he had become country music's first superstar, and, in 1961, the first…

Today in 1973, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's “Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Vols. 1 & 2” album was certified gold. The project also featured Roy Acuff, Mother Maybelle Carter, Earl Scruggs, Merle Travis and Doc…

Today in 1975, "I'm Not Lisa" brought Jessi Colter her only #1 country single in Billboard. Today in 1984, Willie Nelson performed the first of his six sold-out concerts at Radio City Music Hall in New York.…

Today in 1953, Jim Reeves made his debut appearance at the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1975, BJ Thomas received a gold record for the single "(Hey, Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song." Today…

Today in 1989, Alabama scored a #1 hit with the single, "If I Had You." Today in 1994, "The Video Collection" by Billy Ray Cyrus was certified platinum. Today in 1994, Toby Keith's "Wish I Didn't Know Now"…

Today in 1962, George Jones reached #1 on the Billboard country chart with “She Thinks I Still Care.” Today in 1965, Roger Miller received a gold single for “King of the Road.” Today in 1977, “Smokey & The…

Today in 1983, John Anderson's mega-hit "Swingin"' entered the country charts. Today in 1997, Brooks & Dunn's single, “Why Would I say Goodbye,” hit #1. Today in 1999, Chely Wright's album, “Single, White Female,” arrived in stores. Today…