- Today in 1993, Dolly Parton launched her new line of cosmetics at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains.
- Today in 1995, Deana Carter married Chris DiCroce. The couple has since gone their separate ways.
- Today in 1996, Deana Carter had a lot to celebrate. Her single, “Strawberry Wine” went to #1, the video also hit #1 on CMT. She also did her first cover shoot for a national magazine and a horse named Strawberry Wine placed first in a race at Churchill Downs.
- Today in 1998, “The Hits” album by Garth Brooks was certified for multi-platinum sales of 10-million.
- Today in 2002, Dixie Chick Emily Robison and her then-husband, Charlie Robison, welcomed their first child at 10:06pm in San Antonio. Charles Augustus Robison made his debut at a hearty 8-pounds, 13-ounces and measured 21-inches long. News of the happy arrival was leaked on the Chicks’ webboard that afternoon as a fan posted that she heard the sister of a local nurse spill the beans to a local radio station. Reps for the Chicks confirmed the arrival the following morning.
- Today in 2004, Darryl Worley, Mark Willis, and Rebecca Lynn Howard delivered a Veterans Day performance for troops in Tampa, Florida.
- Today in 2006, Carrie Underwood carved her name into the top of the Billboard country chart with “Before He Cheats.”
- Today in 2008, Taylor Swift’s album “Fearless” was released.
- Today in 2009, Taylor Swift took home four awards at the 43rd annual CMA awards.
- Today in 2010, Jason Aldean’s duet with Kelly Clarkson “Don’t You Wanna Stay” hit the airwaves.
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