- Today in 1955, Johnny Cash made his first chart appearance with the single, “Cry Cry Cry.”
- Today in 1968, the single, “Wichita Lineman,” by Glen Campbell entered the Top 40 chart. In 1997, Dwight Yoakam did his version of the tune on his album, “Under The Covers.”
- Today in 1984, the “Right Or Wrong” album by George Strait was certified gold.
- Today in 1987, George Strait’s “Greatest Hits Volume II” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1992, Reba’s video, “For My Broken Heart,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1993, the album, “Let There Be Peace On Earth,” by Vince Gill was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, Dwight Yoakam’s album, “Just Lookin’ For A Hit,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1994, the album, “Ropin’ The Wind,” by Garth Brooks was certified for sales of 10-million.
- Today in 1995, Travis Tritt’s album, “Greatest Hits – From The Beginning,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1995, the “Strait Out Of The Box” set by George Strait was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
- Today in 1996, Lorrie Morgan married her fourth husband, Jon Randall, at her home in Nashville. The couple divorced three years later. Lorrie recently took her fifth trip down the aisle with longtime friend, Sammy Kershaw.
- Today in 1996, the #1 song on the country charts was George Strait’s “I Can Still Make Cheyenne.”
- Today in 2000, Travis Tritt celebrated his single, “Best of Intentions,” topping the “Radio & Records” country chart for its second week.
- Today in 2003, Alabama added to its own American Music Awards record by claiming the 23rd victory of its career at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium. The evening’s other country winners included Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Toby Keith.
- Today in 2005, CBS aired “I Walk The Line: A Night For Johnny Cash” with Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, Dwight Yoakam, Jerry Lee Lewis, Norah Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock, Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix and Alison Krauss.
- Today in 2012, Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck” hit the airwaves.
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