- Today in 1970, the album, “Okie From Muskogee,” by Merle Haggard was certified gold.
- Today in 1977, a month after what appeared to be an attempt to steal the body of Elvis Presley from Forest Hill Cemetery, the bodies of Elvis and his mother, Gladys, were moved from the public cemetery. They now rest at the Presley mansion, Graceland.
- Today in 1984, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton released the “Once Upon A Christmas” album.
- Today in 1985, Ronnie Milsap’s album, “Greatest Hits Volume 2,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1985, the film, “Sweet Dreams,” starring Jessica Lange as Patsy Cline, opened in theaters nationwide.
- Today in 1986, the Everly Brothers were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Today in 1987, Kathy Mattea’s “Untasted Honey” album arrived in stores.
- Today in 1990, Mark Chesnutt released his album, “Too Cold At Home.”
- Today in 1991, The “Garth Brooks” video was certified gold, platinum and double platinum simultaneously.
- Today in 1991, Tanya Tucker’s son, Beau Grayson, was born.
- Today in 1998, Gene Autry, Hollywood’s original singing cowboy and former owner of the Anaheim Angels, died at the age of 91.
- Today in 2001, George Jones’ CD, “The Rock: Stone Cold Country 2001,” arrived in stores. Other projects released on this date include Gary Allan’s “Alright Guy” album and the soundtrack to Dwight Yoakam’s film, “South of Heaven, West of Hell.”
- Today in 2002, Elvis Presley’s posthumously released project, Elvis: 30 #1 Hits,” debuted at the top of the pop and the country charts.
- Today in 2009, CMT premiered a bundle of videos: Carrie Underwood’s “Cowboy Casanova,” Billy Currington’s “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” Tim McGraw’s “Southern Voice,” Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar,” Kenny Chesney & Dave Matthews’ “I’m Alive” and Reba McEntire’s “Consider Me Gone.
- Today in 2010, Carrie Underwood performed her first concert at the historic Hollywood Bowl.
- Today in 2012, Taylor Swift spent the day shooting the “Begin Again” video in Paris, France.
- Today in 2013, The Band Perry teamed with Fall Out Boy to shoot an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at Rocketown in Nashville. The set list includes “If I Die Young,” “Better Dig Two,” “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” and “DONE.”
- Today in 2015, Taylor Swift welcomed a surprise guest during her concert at the Rogers Centre in Toronto: Keith Urban joined her to perform “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” and “Somebody Like You.”
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