- Today in 1976, “You’ve Never Been This Far Before” album by Conway Twitty was certified gold.
- Today in 1982, Alabama’s “Mountain Music” album was certified gold and platinum.
- Today in 1991, Alan Jackson and Michael Irwin shared song of the year honors at the “Music City News Country Songwriters Awards” in Nashville for “Here In The Real World” — the title track from Jackson’s first album
- Today in 1992, the Judd’s “Final Concert” video was released.
- Today in 1992, Doug Stone underwent quadruple-bypass surgery in Nashville after experiencing chest pains three days earlier at a concert in Oregon.
- 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 New Male Vocalist and Song of the Year, for “Somewhere In My Broken Heart”
- Today in 1996, Kenny Rogers underwent laser gall bladder surgery in Athens, Georgia.
- Today in 1999, “I’m Alright” album by Jo Dee Messina was certified platinum.
- Today in 2002, Alison Krauss + Union Station began a two-night stand at the Palace Theater in Louisville, Kentucky. The shows were recorded for a concert album, “Alison Krauss + Union Station – Live.”
- Today in 2004, Wynonna and the rock band Heart tape an episode of “CMT Crossroads,” hosted by Radney Foster, at Belmont University in Nashville. The set list included “Only Love” and “Girls With Guitars.”
- Today in 2011, Toby Keith is forced to take cover in a bunker when four mortars explode nearby just before he is to go on stage to perform for American soldiers in the Middle East.
- Today in 2013, Hunter Hayes’ “I Want Crazy” video debuts on CMT.
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