- Today in 1975, “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell entered the Top 40 chart.
- Today in 1975, Don Williams topped the country charts with “You’re My Best Friend.”
- Today in 1976, Reba McEntire married Charlie Battles in Oklahoma. They divorced in 1987.
- Today in 1988, Hank Williams Jr.’s “Wild Streak” album was released.
- Today in 1991, Juice Newton’s “Juice Newton – Greatest Hits” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, the video, “Livin’, Lovin’ And Rockin’ That Jukebox,” by Alan Jackson was certified platinum.
- Today in 1995, John Berry’s daughter, Caelan, was born.
- Today in 1996, Tracy Lawrence hit #1 with the single, “Time Marches On.”
- Today in 1996, Wynonna’s daughter, Grace Pauline Kelly, was born.
- Today in 2000, Jo Dee Messina’s video, “That’s The Way,” premiered on CMT.
- Today in 2000, Patty Loveless kicked off her first major tour in two years.
- Today in 2001, Alan Jackson was chosen for induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
- Today in 2004, Gretchen Wilson’s debut album, “Here for the Party” was certified gold and platinum.
- Today in 2014, Luke Bryan headlined a stadium for the first time at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Supporting acts include Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, and Cole Swindell.
- Today in 2014, Lucy Hale made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
- Today in 2018, Kane Brown collected gold singles from the RIAA for “Found You” and “There Goes My Everything,” plus a double-platinum award for “Heaven” and a triple-platinum single for his Lauren Alaina collaboration, “What Ifs.”
- Today in 2019, Chris Pratt received two pigs for his birthday from his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger. The pets are named Tim and Faith.
- Today in 2019, the Willie Nelson album ,”Ride Me Back Home,” was released.
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