- Today in 1960, Patsy Cline became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1961, Johnny Horton’s “North to Alaska” reached #1 in Billboard.
- Today in 1982, a five-mile stretch of Gallatin Road in Hendersonville, Tennessee was renamed the Johnny Cash Parkway.
- Today in 1990, Willie Nelson’s “Stardust” album was certified quadruple-platinum.
- Today in 2000, Shania Twain won People’s Choice award for Favorite Female Music Performer.
- Today in 2004, Emmylou Harris and Dave Matthews cover the Lefty Frizzell classic “The Long Black Veil” as the latest addition of the Radney Foster-hosted “CMT Crossroads” debuts.
- Today in 2007, Rascal Flatts’ “Life Is A Highway” earned two People’s Choice awards, Carrie Underwood also won two awards. Kenny Chesney and Bon Jovi’s won an award for “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.”
- Today in 2009, Justin Moore’s “Small Town USA” was released.
- Today in 2012, Blake Shelton achieved gold and platinum singles for “God Gave Me You.”
- Today in 2015, Toby Keith performed “Beer For My Horses” to launch “CMT Ultimate Kickoff Party,” a 90-minute special celebrating the college football championship game. The lineup also featured Thomas Rhett, Lady Antebellum, Jake Owen, Maddie & Tae, Brett Eldredge and Big & Rich.
- Today in 2017, Little Big Town performed the national anthem before the BCS National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, where the Clemson Tigers beat the Alabama Crimson Tide, 35-31.
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