- Today in 1963, “Ring Of Fire” by Johnny Cash peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
- Today in 1978, Emmylou Harris’ “Elite Hotel” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1978, “Only One Love In My Life” by Ronnie Milsap was #1 on the country charts.
- Today in 1981, Alabama was #1 on the country charts with “Feels So Right.”
- Today in 1988, Tanya Tucker’s “Strong Enough To Bend” album was released.
- Today in 1996, LeAnn Rimes‘ debut album, “Blue,” hit #1 on the country album charts. It went on to spend 26 weeks at the top – that’s a total of six months.
- Today in 1997, Vince Gill‘s father, Stan, died following surgery for pancreatic cancer.
- Today in 1999, the Oak Ridge Boys released their album, “Voices.”
- Today in 1999, Merle Haggard’s “Live at Billy Bob’s Texas” album was released.
- Today in 2000, Chely Wright didn’t send out official announcements, but her beloved pooch, Minnie, graduated with honors from obedience school.
- Today in 2001, Lee Ann Womack won $125,000 on ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” And no, she didn’t keep it for herself – the money was donated to the Independent School District in her Texas hometown of Jacksonville.
- Today in 2003, Shania Twain wrapped a series of events in Chicago with her highly anticipated concert (her first full-length performance in the States for more than three years), which took place at Hutchinson Field in the city’s historic Grant Park. Shania entertained her 65,000 faithful fans with a show featuring a mix of her previous hits (including “Man! I Feel Like A Woman,” “Honey, I’m Home,” “Don’t Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)” and “Any Man of Mine”) as well as plenty of music from her album, “UP!”
- Today in 2007, Kimberly Roads Schlapman and husband her husband Stephen welcomed their daughter, Daisy Pearl, in Phoenix.
- Today in 2008, Jimmy Carter came on stage to play harmonica behind Willie Nelson on “Georgia On My Mind” during a concert at Chastain Park Amphitheatre in Atlanta. Nelson shared top billing with B.B. King, collaborating on “Night Life” and “The Thrill Is Gone.”
- Today in 2011, Jake Owen scored a gold single from the RIAA for “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.”
- Today in 2014, Lady A’s “Just A Kiss” had a musical role in HBO’s “True Blood.”
- Today in 2015, the Zac Brown Band single, “Homegrown,” was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA.
- Today in 2015, with Jimi Westbrook needing more time than expected to heal from vocal surgery, Little Big Town canceled three additional weeks of appearances through August 22nd.
- Today in 2017, Sam Hunt’s “Body Like A Back Road” was certified triple-platinum by the RIAA.
- Today in 2018, the Kenny Chesney album, “Songs For The Saints,” was released.
- Today in 2019, Dolly Parton made a surprise appearance during the Newport Folk Festival with The Collaboration, a one-time ensemble featuring The Highwomen, Judy Collins, Linda Perry and Sheryl Crow, among others. Parton sang “Jolene” and “9 To 5” and duetted with Brandi Carlile with “I Will Always Love You.”
- Today in 2021, Mitchell Tenpenny’s “Truth About You” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2021, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Luke Bryan took part as ABC recorded the special “CMA Summer Jam” at Ascend Amphitheater in downtown Nashville. Also in the lineup: Dwight Yoakam, Cole Swindell, Carly Pearce, Mickey Guyton and Lainey Wilson.
- Today in 2021, Marty Stuart and HARDY were on hand as the Neshoba County Fair receives a Mississippi Country Music Trail marker in Philadelphia.
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