- Today in 1981, the Oak Ridge Boys’ single, “Elvira,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1989, Ricky Skaggs topped the country charts with “Lovin’ Only Me.”
- Today in 1992, Pam Tillis’ “Put Yourself In My Place” album was certified Gold, her first.
- Today in 1993, the “It’s Your Call” album by Reba McEntire was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1995, Tracy Lawrence’s “Texas Tornado” topped the charts.
- Today in 1997, Alan Jackson made a little history by becoming the first artist ever to win six times as Male Vocalist of the Year at the TNN/Music City News Country Awards.
- Today in 1998, Shania Twain’s “Come On Over” album was certified quadruple platinum.
- Today in 1999, Travis Tritt, his wife, Theresa, and their 1-year-old daughter, Tyler, welcomed new son, Tristan James into the family at a Nashville hospital.
- Today in 2000, the Country Music Association announced Charley Pride and Faron Young as the year’s inductees in the Country Music Hall of Fame. They were the final members to be installed before the Hall moved into a new building in downtown Nashville.
- Today in 2000, Lee Ann Womack’s album, “I Hope You Dance,” was certified gold just 3 weeks after its release.
- Today in 2001, Tim McGraw’s “Grown Men Don’t Cry” moved in to the top spot on the “Billboard” country singles list.
- Today in 2002, it was confirmed that Tim McGraw had inked a two-book deal with Simon & Schuster for an estimated $1.5-million.
- Today in 2002, Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow appeared on “CMT Crossroads,” which was taped the previous month on the Sony Pictures lot in Los Angeles. In addition to their own material, they offer a duet on the Johnny Cash & June Carter classic, “Jackson.”
- Today in 2011, Garth Brooks, Leon Russell, author Allen Toussaint and composer John Bettis are added to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
- Today in 2013, Darius Rucker sang the national anthem at the AT&T Center in San Antonio during the NBA finals. The Spurs defeated the Miami Heat, 114-104.
- Today in 2014, Miranda Lambert appears on the cover of Us Weekly magazine, where she details the diet and exercise changes she made in losing 45 pounds.
- Today in 2015, Kacey Musgraves took part as brand ambassador as Zodiac vodka throws a launch party at Acme Feed and Seed in Nashville.
- Today in 2015, Cam’s “Burning House” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2015, independent artist Luke Combs posted “Hurricane” up for sale on iTunes. The track scored him a recording deal with Columbia and ultimately, became his first hit two years later.
- Today in 2018, John Berry received a key to the city when he played The Foundry in Athens, Georgia, as the community observed John Berry Day.
- Today in 2018, Scotty McCreery married Gabi Dugal in North Carolina. The couple’s first dance was to “Can’t Help Falling In Love” and Scotty also sang “This Is It” at the reception.
- Today in 2019, Chris Lane got engaged to Laura Bushnell at her parents’ home in Oregon, employing a song he wrote for the occasion, “Big, Big Plans.” The lovebirds got married the following October and since then, welcomed their first son (in January 2021). Of course the happy couple just announced they’re expecting their second child this October!
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