- Today in 1961, Faron Young recorded “Hello Walls” at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio.
- Today in 1967, Charley Pride became the first black-American solo singer to perform on Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1978, Johnny Paycheck’s “Take This Job And Shove It” reaches #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2003, the Dixie Chicks and Alan Jackson each received four GRAMMY nominations.
- Today in 2009, Carrie Underwood took home three trophies at the 35th annual People’s Choice Awards. Rascal Flatts won one.
- Today in 2012, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott married drummer Chris Tyrell in upstate New York.
- Today in 2013, Zac Brown Band sang the national anthem for the college football’s BCS Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami.
- Today in 2015, Lady A, Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes won country trophies on CBS’ telecast of the People’s Choice Awards. Taylor Swift claimed three pop honors.
- Today in 2016, Rachel Reinert announced via Twitter that she’s leaving Gloriana.
- Today in 2018, Keith Urban and Kelly Clarkson presented the Best Original Song trophy during the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Nicole Kidman won the night’s first trophy, for “Big Little Lies.”
- Today in 2019, Travis Denning’s single “After A Few” hit the airwaves. On the same day, Jimmie Allen’s “Make Me Want To” was also released.
- Today in 2021, “Us Weekly” reported the Catholic church had granted an annulment to Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale. It was an impediment to Stefani marrying Blake Shelton.
- Today in 2021, Lee Brice announced he’s a brand ambassador for Yuengling beer.
- Today in 2021, TBS launched the “Go-Big Show,” an extreme talent contest featuring judges Jennifer Nettles, Snoop Dogg, Cody Rhodes and Rosario Dawson.
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