- Today in 1953, Elvis Presley graduated from L.C. Humes High School in Memphis.
- Today in 1986, Randy Travis’ “Storms Of Life” album was released.
- Today in 1992, Hal Ketchum’s Past “The Point Of Rescue” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1992, Martina McBride began her first major concert tour, opening for Garth Brooks in Denver, Colorado.
- Today in 1993, Pam Tillis’ “Homeward Looking Angel” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1995, Wade Hayes’ “Still Dancin’ With You” was the #1 single.
- Today in 1998, Brooks & Dunn’s “If You See Her” album was released. On the same day, Reba McEntire’s released her album “If You See Him.”
- Today in 1998, Diamond Rio’s Jimmy Olander, a skydiving veteran who had jumped more than 200 times, had his picture taken at 9,500 feet, with the Space Shuttle Discovery streaking skyward in the background over Cape Canaveral.
- Today in 1999, Shania Twain’s “Come On Over” album was certified for sales of eleven million, temporarily tying it with her own “The Woman In Me” as the best-selling album by a female country artist.
- Today in 2000, the Dixie Chicks kicked off their first headlining tour in Winnipeg, Canada.
- Today in 2001, Kenny Chesney‘s single, “Don’t Happen Twice,” was at #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart.
- Today in 2002, Mary Chapin Carpenter married contractor Timmy Smith. Well-known for being intensely private, the nuptials weren’t confirmed until weeks later, by friends of the couple – not from anyone in Mary Chapin’s camp.
- Today in 2000, with his wife Faith Hill on his arm, Tim McGraw was officially named Father of the Year by the National Fatherhood Initiative, at a ceremony in Washington D.C.
- Today in 2003, Alan Jackson’s duet with Jimmy Buffett, “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” was released.
- Today in 2009, Kellie Pickler earned her first gold single with “Red High Heels.”
- Today in 2010, Faith Hill and Emmylou Harris performed at the White House as Paul McCartney received the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize. Also playing for the president: Jack White, Elvis Costello, and The Jonas Brothers.
- Today in 2011, Shania Twain received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Today in 2014, the fifth Darius Rucker and Friends benefit raised $120-thousand for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. Guests included the Eli Young Band, Kenny Rogers, Charles Kelley, Clint Black, David Nail and Cassadee Pope.
- Today in 2015, the Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard album, “Django And Jimmie,” was released.
- Today in 2017, Lee Brice and his wife, Sara, welcomed their daughter, Trulee Nanette Brice.
- Today in 2017, Brad Paisley delivers a surprise show for graduating students at a high school commencement in South Barrington, Illinois. He performs “Letter To Me,” “Today” and “Last Time For Everything.”
- Today in 2017, Luke Combs’ debut album, “This One’s For You,” was released.
THIS DAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
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