- Today in 1967, Tammy Wynette scored her #1 hit when she topped the “Billboard” country singles chart with “My Elusive Dreams,” her duet with David Houston.
- Today in 1985, the “Alabama Christmas” album by Alabama was released.
- Today in 1986, Johnny Cash signed with Polygram Records after two decades with Columbia.
- Today in 1988, Ricky Van Shelton’s album, “Loving Proof,” was released.
- Today in 1991, Willie Nelson married makeup artist Ann-Marie D’Angelo. The couple, who met on the set of Nelson’s 1986 movie, “Red Headed Stranger,” has two sons.
- Today in 1992, Tanya Tucker’s “What Do I Do With Me” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1994, the “War Paint” album by Lorrie Morgan was certified gold.
- Today in 2000, Trisha Yearwood was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
- Today in 2002, Trace Adkins was in Washington, D.C. to perform at a political fundraiser for Louisiana Congressman Billy Tauzin – aka “the Cajun Congressman.” The event served as a kick-off for Trace’s two-day swing through the Washington DC, which also included headlining a USO event honoring former President George Herbert Walker Bush.
- Today in 2005, the Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton single, “Islands in the Stream,” topped the list with the debut of “CMT 100 Greatest Debuts.”
- Today in 2009, Buddy Miller won four times during the Americana Music Association Awards & Honors at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
- Today in 2012, Tim McGraw’s “Truck Yeah” video debuts on CMT. The video featured a guest appearance by actor Garrett Hedlund.
- Today in 2013, Justin Moore’s “Off The Beaten Path” album arrived in stores.
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