- Today in 1980, actor George Burns hit the country charts with “I Wish I Was 18 Again.”
- Today in 1982, the “Christmas” album by Kenny Rogers was certified gold and platinum.
- Today in 1982, Juice Newton’s album, “Juice,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1994, the album, “Honky Tonk Angels,” featuring Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn was certified gold.
- Today in 1994, Alan Jackson’s video, “Livin’, Lovin’, And Rockin’ That Jukebox” was certified gold.
- Today in 1995, Jeff Foxworthy’s album, “You Might Be A Redneck If …,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1995, Faith Hill’s debut album, “Take Me As I Am,” went platinum.
- Today in 1995, Wade Hayes released his debut album, “Old Enough To Know Better.”
- Today in 1999, Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One” received GRAMMY noms for Record and Song of the Year, while “Come On Over” was up for Album of the Year. The Dixie Chicks were finalists for Best New Artist. It was the first time country acts made each of the top four Grammy categories in one year.
- Today in 2007, Jo Dee Messina began her first USO tour: she performed for American G.I.s in Italy over a five-day period.
- Today in 2009, James Otto had shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff and bone spurs.
- Today in 2010, Carrie Underwood’s song, “Cowboy Casanova,” went gold.
- Today in 2013, Maren Morris moved to Nashville.
- Today in 2015, Maddie & Tae’s single, “Fly,” went gold. The same day, Blake Shelton’s single, “Neon Light,” did, too!
- Today in 2016, Maren Morris’ debut single, “My Church,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2016, LoCash member Preston Brust and his wife, Kristen, welcomed daughter Love Lily Brust in Nashville.
- Today in 2016, a day after stealing two pair of boots from Kacey Musgraves’ car, a thief was arrested at Lucchese in Nashville when he tried to return the boots for $900, using a receipt with her name on it.
- Today in 2017, Blake Shelton unveiled plans to open a new entertainment venue, Ole Red, in two locations – Nashville and Tishomingo, Oklahoma – in conjunction with Ryman Hospitality.
- Today in 2018, Jamey Johnson and Alison Krauss performed “Go Rest High On That Mountain” and Randy Owen sang “Angels Among Us” during a funeral for producer Rick Hall at the Highland Park Baptist Church in Muscle Shoals. Also participating were Mac Davis, Randy Houser, John Paul White and Shenandoah’s Marty Raybon.
- Today in 2021, Clay Walker and his wife, Jessica, welcomed son Christiaan Michael Walker in Houston. Little Christaan is the couple’s fifth child – Clay has two adult daughters by his previous marriage.
- Today in 2021, Random House Kids released “C Is For Country,” a children’s book written by Lil Nas X.
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