- Today in 1967, Barbara Mandrell married Ken Dudney. Barbara met Ken when he was hired by her family’s band, The Mandrells, as a drummer. They were married shortly after Ken received his wings as a Navy pilot.
- Today in 1988, Kathy Mattea’s single, “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses,” was #1 for the second consecutive week. At the time, she was only the second female to accomplish the feat. Dolly Parton was the first, with “You’re The Only One” back in 1979.
- Today in 1991, Travis Tritt’s “It’s All About To Change” album was released.
- Today in 1996, Bill Engvall’s album, “Here’s Your Sign,” was released.
- Today in 1993, Toby Keith’s debut single, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” topped the charts.
- Today in 1994, Tim McGraw’s single, “Don’t Take The Girl,” hit #1.
- Today in 1996, Vince Gill’s “High Lonesome Sound” album was released.
- Today in 1999, Brad Paisley made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
- Today in 2005, Keith Urban’s “Making Memories Of Us” began a five-week stay at the top of the Billboard country singles chart.
THIS DAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
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