- Today in 1961, at the GRAMMYs, Marty Robbins won Best Country & Western Performance for “El Paso.”
- Today in 1972, Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium hosted the first Fan Fair.
- Today in 1980, Christy Pride hit the top of the charts with her remake of “Honky Tonk Blues.”
- Today in 1986, the Judds topped the singles charts with “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Ol’ Days).”
- Today in 1989, Garth Brooks’ self-titled debut album was released.
- Today in 1991, the single, “Down Home,” by Alabama was #1 on the charts.
- Today in 1993, Tim McGraw released his self-titled debut album.
- Today in 1994, the “Big Time” album by Little Texas was certified platinum.
- Today in 1994, Dwight Yoakam’s “Hillbilly Deluxe” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1995, Alabama’s single, “Give Me One More Shot,” topped the country charts.
- Today in 1996, Neal McCoy hit #1 with the single, “You Gotta Love That.”
- Today in 1997, Travis Tritt married Theresa Nelson in Georgia. He sang “More Than You’ll Ever Know” to his bride.
- Today in 1999, the “Greatest Hits” album by Diamond Rio was certified gold.
- Today in 1999, Shania Twain became the only female artist in music history to sell at least 10-million units with back-to-back releases. Plus, her “Come On Over” album was given the first-ever Diamond Award.
- Today in 2000, Bill Anderson and Jon Randall wrote “Whiskey Lullaby.”
- Today in 2002, the annual gala, “An American Celebration At Ford’s Theater,” from Washington D.C. aired on ABC. SHeDAISY was among the list of folks entertaining President Bush, First Lady Laura Bush and a slew of other dignitaries.
- Today in 2002, Brooks & Dunn’s “Neon Circus & Wild West Show” tour kicked off in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The show, which included Gary Allan, Chris Cagle, Trick Pony, Dwight Yoakam and Cledus T. Judd (as the emcee), wrapped in Holmdel, New Jersey on July 28th.
- Today in 2010, as the Pultzer Prize winners were announced, Hank Williams was honored with a special citation for “craftsmanship as a songwriter.”
- Today in 2014, Taylor Swift made a surprise cameo during Seth Rogen’s opening “Saturday Night Live” monologue, saying: “You’re getting really upset. And whenever a man shows emotion, I appear!”
- Today in 2016, Merle Haggard covers abound as Keith Urban and Vince Gill co-host the All for the Hall benefit at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Gill offered up “The Fightin’ Side Of Me,” Sam Hunt sang “The Way I Am” and Emmylou Harris performed “Kern River.” Also appearing were: Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, Jason Isbell and Maddie & Tae.
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