- Today in 1963, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs made their first on-screen appearance on the CBS sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies,” in order to sing their new song, “Pearl Pearl Pearl.” They had already been performing the theme song.
- Today in 1971, the song “Joshua” got Dolly Parton her first #1 single.
- Today in 1976, Ronnie Milsap joined the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1980, George Jones recorded “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” He made a bet with his producer that it wouldn’t go to #1 on the charts.
- Today in 1989, Patty Loveless married producer Emory Gordy in a quiet ceremony.
- Today in 2001, Diamond Rio’s album “One More Day” was released.
- Today in 2011, at the Super Bowl, Keith Urban performed “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me,” as the Packers beat the Steelers 31-25.
- Today in 2012, Eric Church’s song, “Springsteen,” was released.
- Today in 2014, an episode of CMT Crossroads featuring Dierks Bentley and OneRepublic was shot. Songs included “Counting Stars,” “Up On The Ridge,” “I Hold On,” and “Pride (In The Name Of Love.)”
- Today in 2016, just days after canceling all his February shows, Merle Haggard played a concert in Las Vegas, struggling through six songs before giving the stage to Toby Keith. The last performance of Haggard’s life included “Ramblin’ Fever” and “Sing Me Back Home.”
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