- Today in 1976, Elvis Presley recorded his last hit record, “Way Down,” at his studio in the Graceland Mansion. The raw, unedited version can be found on the album, “Our Memories of Elvis, Vol. II.”
- Today in 1981, was a big day for Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty. Conway’s “Greatest Hits Volume I” album was certified gold, while Loretta Lynn’s album, “Greatest Hits Volume II,” was certified gold. Plus, the duo’s “Lead Me On” album was also certified gold.
- Today in 1983, the single, “Islands in the Stream,” by Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers, became the first country song ever to simultaneously top the country, pop and adult contemporary charts.
- Today in 1985, the “Five-O” album by Hank Williams Jr. was certified gold.
- Today in 1990, Vince Gill’s “When I Call Your Name” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1990, the album, “Killin’ Time,” by Clint Black was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1993, the “Honky Tonk Angels” album by Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn was released.
- Today in 1993, Brooks & Dunn hit #1 with “She Used to Be Mine.”
- Today in 1996, Alan Jackson released the “Everything I Love” album.
- Today in 2000, Keith Urban performed at the closing ceremonies for the Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
- Today in 2002, Patty Loveless’ “Bluegrass & White Snow: A Mountain Christmas” album, Jo Dee Messina’s Christmas CD, “A Joyful Noise,” and Lee Ann Womack’s holiday project, “A Season for Romance,” arrived in stores. Kenny Rogers’ CD, “The Gift,” was also re-released.
- Today in 2003, Randy Travis’ album, “Rise and Shine,” was been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
- Today in 2009, Taylor Swift’s single, “You Belong With Me,” went gold, platinum and double-platinum.
- Today in 2011, Blake Shelton began a three-week ride at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “God Gave Me You.”
- Today in 2012, The Band Perry’s single, “Better Dig Two,” was released.
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