- Today in 1964, Buck Owens’ “Together Again” took him to #1 again on the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 1970, Conway Twitty rose to #1 on the Billboard Country chart with “Hello Darlin.”
- Today in 1980, the Gatlin Brothers’ “Straight Ahead” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1981, “Elvira” by Oak Ridge Boys entered the Top 40 chart.
- Today in 1995, Doug Stone earned gold certification for his album, “Greatest Hits Volume I.”
- Today in 1997, the “How Do I Live” single by LeAnn Rimes was released.
- Today in 1998 George Strait’s “I Just Want To Dance With You” stepped to the top of the Billboard country singles chart
- Today in 2000, Lee Ann Womack made her debut appearance on NBC-TV’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” She didn’t take the “Leno” stage alone, though — when she got the request to perform her breakthrough hit, “I Hope You Dance,” she called her collaborators on the tune, the Sons of the Desert. It was the Sons’ first national TV appearance.
- Today in 2000, Trisha Yearwood became part of one of the hottest — and sexiest – shows on television. The song, “For Only You,” was released as part of the soundtrack from the smash-hit HBO series “Sex And The City.” It wasn’t the first time Trisha took part in a soundtrack project, but what’s interesting is how it happened. While Trisha was in L.A. for the Academy of Country Music awards, she got a call about possibly recording a new song. The song was actually supposed to be recorded by Natalie Cole, but the singer had vocal problems and was forced to back out at the last minute. When Trisha heard the song, she instantly loved it and was thrilled that it was part of one of her favorite shows. So, she said yes and was off to the recording studio. Trisha actually recorded the jazzy ‘40s style song the very next night.
- Today in 2000, it was announced that AOL subscribers had dubbed Lonestar’s “Amazed” as the “Top Love Song of All Time.” The single, which topped both the country and Hot 100 charts, was chosen over such classics as “Unchained Melody” (Righteous Brothers), “I Knew I Loved You” (Savage Garden), “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” (Bryan Adams) and “All My Life” (K-Ci & JoJo). Also in the Top 10 were “I Will Always Love You” (both the Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston versions), “My Heart Will Go On” (Celine Dion) and two ‘N Sync songs.
- Today in 2000, Rascal Flatts’ self-titled debut album and Ronnie Milsap’s “40 #1 Hits” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2000, Clint Black’s “Biography” debuted on the A&E network.
- Today in 2001, it was announced that Vince Gill would be the recipient of the second annual “Country Weekly” Career Achievement Award at the TNN & CMT “Country Weekly” Awards.
- Today in 2001, Travis Tritt’s home state of Georgia announced plans to honor him by renaming a three-mile section of Highway 92 “Travis Tritt Highway.”
- Today in 2003, Kenny Chesney headlined a stadium show for the first time in his career, playing to nearly 62-thousand (61,780 to be exact) in the rain at Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium. Joining him on the bill: Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, The Warren Brothers and Deana Carter.
- Today in 2005, Toby Keith’s singles “I Love This Bar” and “Beer For My Horses,” a duet with Willie Nelson, are certified gold.
- Today in 2009, George Strait headlined the inaugural event at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton. Lee Ann Womack was a last-minute replacement for Julianne Hough, who bowed out with strep throat.
- Today in 2012 Carrie Underwood wins “Video of the Year” and “Collaborative Video of the Year” at the CMT Awards.
- Today in 2013, Taylor Swift brought out surprise guests Tim McGraw and Keith Urban to play “Highway Don’t Care” at Nashville’s LP Field during the CMA Music Festival. The Zac Brown Band likewise welcomed two unannounced guests: Kenny Rogers and Kid Rock.
- Today in 2014, Jimmy C. Newman made what would ultimately be his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 2014, Carrie Underwood made a surprise appearance to sing “Somethin’ Bad” with Miranda Lambert at Nashville’s LP Field during the CMA Music Festival. The stadium lineup also features Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and Travis Tritt.
- Today in 2016, Blake Shelton’s single, “She’s Got A Way With Words,” hit the airwaves.
- Today in 2016, Darius Rucker raised $197,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with his seventh annual benefit at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. The bill included Scotty McCreery, Hunter Hayes, Terri Clark, Drake White and Charley Pride, who sang with Darius on “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’.”
- Today in 2017, Clay Walker held his annual Chords of Hope benefit at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville – and was joined by Bryan White and John Berry.
- Today in 2017, Sam Hunt’s “Body Like A Back Road” was certified gold, platinum and double-platinum by the RIAA.
- Today in 2017, Tough way to rehearse: Miranda Lambert found herself stuck in an elevator on the day she was set to prep her next-day performance with the crew for the CMT Music Awards at Nashville’s Music City Center.
- Today in 2017, Montgomery Gentry played the St. Jude Jam, a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the Memphis Cook Convention Center along with Kim Carnes, Clare Dunn and R.E.M. guitarist Mike Mills.
- Today in 2017, Earth, Wind & Fire was the centerpiece of a “CMT Crossroads” shoot in downtown Nashville. They were joined by Lady Antebellum on “September,” plus Rascal Flatts, Dan + Shay, Sara Evans, Drake White, Martina McBride and Darius Rucker, who helps out on “Shining Star.”
- Today in 2019, Miranda Lambert leads a MuttNation Mutt March, a parade on the first day of the CMA Music Festival in Nashville to encourage pet adoption. Sixty-one dogs find new homes during the festival.
- Today in 2019, Chely Wright, Lee Brice, Mickey Guyton, Daughtry and Billy Gilman guested at Ty Herndon’s Concert for Love & Acceptance, raising money for GLAAD at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville.
- Today in 2020, Carly Pearce and Michael Ray performed on the Grand Ole Opry in their last public appearance before she files for divorce.
- Today in 2021, Garth Brooks is among the recipients as CBS aired”The Kennedy Center Honors.” Kelly Clarkson performed “The Dance” in his honor, James Taylor sang “The River,” Jimmie Allen offered “The Thunder Rolls” and “Friends In Low Places,” and Gladys Knight closed with “We Shall Be Free.”
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