- Today in 1971, Glen Campbell’s “Greatest Hits” album was released.
- Today in 1972, the album, “Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1975, Jessi Colter’s single, “I’m Not Lisa,” hit the charts.
- Today in 1975, G. Sheppard’s “Devil in the Bottle” became the #1 country single.
- Today in 1978, Kenny Rogers’ album, “Ten Years Of Gold,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1978, the “We Must Believe In Magic” album by Crystal Gayle was certified platinum. She was the first female country singer to get a platinum album.
- Today in 1979, Willie Nelson won two trophies for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male (for “Georgia On My Mind”) and Best Country Vocal Duo or Group (for “Mammas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys” with Waylon Jennings) at the GRAMMYs.
- Today in 1985, Lee Greenwood’s album, “You’ve Got A Good Love Comin’,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1987, the “Wild-Eyed Dream” album by Ricky Van Shelton was released.
- Today in 1992, Garth Brooks stayed at the top of the Billboard country singles chart for four weeks for “What She’s Doing Now.”
- Today in 2006, Billy Currington’s single, “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” went gold.
- Today in 2008, Brad Paisley’s “I’m Still A Guy” was released.
- Today in 2015, Eric and Katherine Church welcomed their son, Tennessee Hawkins Church.
- Today in 2017, Reba McEntire headlined at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium for the first time. Her set in the evening includes surprise guests Trisha Yearwood and Kelly Clarkson on “Softly And Tenderly”; Linda Davis for “Does He Love You”; The Isaacs in a gospel number; and three family members on “I’ll Fly Away.”
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