- Today in 1933, Jimmie Rodgers, who was suffering from tuberculosis, died of a massive hemorrhage at New York’s Taft Hotel. Nicknamed the Singing Brakeman, he had become country music’s first superstar, and, in 1961, the first person inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Today in 1948, Hank and Audrey Williams’ first divorce was finalized. They reunited – and in 1949, Hank Williams, Jr. was born. But their turbulent union officially ended for good in June 1952.
- Today in 1973, Jeanne Pruett notched a #1 single in Billboard with her signature song, “Satin Sheets.”
- Today in 1992, Brooks & Dunn netted their first gold album, with their debut, “Brand New Man.”
- Today in 2002, Elton John and Ryan Adams appeared on “CMT Crossroads.” Their collaborations included a version of Jim Reeves’ “He’ll Have To Go” and a performance of Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls Of Fire.”
- Today in 2004, Toby Keith won four times at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Keith claimed Entertainer of the Year; Top Male Vocalist; Album, for “Shock’n Y’all”; and Video, for the Willie Nelson duet “Beer For My Horses.”
- Today in 2005, Faith Hill’s “Mississippi Girl” video debuted on CMT.
- Today in 2009, Billy Currington took “Good Directions,” written by Luke Bryan, to #1 in Billboard.
- Today in 2009, Dwight Yoakam performed on “The Tonight Show” becoming the final country artist to appear on the NBC program during Jay Leno’s first tenure as host.
- Today in 2014, Miranda Lambert gave her “Somethin’ Bad” duet partner, Carrie Underwood, a motorcycle. Her motorcycle lessons hit a snag, however – as Carrie revealed she was pregnant with son Isaiah.
- Today in 2016, Brett Eldredge cooled down with a tall gold single from the RIAA for “Drunk On Your Love.”
- Today in 2016, Alabama and Sam Moore were inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville.
- Today in 2016, Blake Shelton performed “Savior’s Shadow” on the NBC fundraising special “Red Nose Day.” Also appearing are Elton John, Julia Roberts, Bono, Jack Black, Ellen DeGeneres and Tracy Morgan, among others.
- Today in 2016, the Dierks Bentley/Elle King collabo, “Different For Girls,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2017, the Country Music Hall of Fame opened the exhibit “Jason Aldean: Asphalt Cowboy.” The display included his first guitar, the T-shirt he wore in the “Johnny Cash” video and the cover letter from his original Broken Bow contract offer.
- Today in 2021, Elle King & Miranda Lambert’s single, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2021, LeAnn Rimes sang “How Do I Live” on FOX-TV’s “The Masked Singer”
- Today in 2021, Jason Isbell received three nominations in the Americana Honors & Awards, making him the leading candidate, sharing two of the nods with his band, the 400 Unit, behind the album, “Reunions.”
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