- Today in 1965, Roger Miller’s “King Of The Road” hit the #1 spot on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 1971, Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn’s “After The Fire Is Gone” reached #1 in Billboard.
- Today in 1985, RCA released Restless Heart’s self-titled debut album.
- Today in 1996, CMT premiered Trace Adkins’ debut video, “There’s A Girl In Texas.”
- Today in 1998, after Gene Autry sold the California Angels baseball team to Disney, he was honored with a bronze statue as Anaheim Stadium reopened after major repairs.
- Today in 1999, Kenny Chesney’s “How Forever Feels” began its six-week stay at the top of the Billboard country chart.
- Today in 2002, Shania Twain’s album “Come On Over” was certified for shipments of 19-million units.
- Today in 2002, Lyle Lovett broke his leg in 20 places while working for his uncle’s ranch in Texas. He was flipped by the bull while protecting his uncle. He later underwent surgery at Houston’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.
- Today in 2007, Curb released Tim McGraw’s “Let It Go” album.
- Today in 2008, during NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice” season finale, Trace Adkin’s sang “You’re Gonna Miss This” and beat opponent, Piers Morgan.
- Today in 2013, Miranda Lambert’s single, “Mama’s Broken Heart,” was certified gold.
- Today in 2017, guest mentor Luke Bryan gave advice to two contestants who were assigned “In The Midnight Hour” by Blake Shelton during NBC’s “The Voice.”
- Today in 2017, the Toby Keith public service announcement seeking donations for wildfire victims in Kansas and Oklahoma made its debut.
- Today in 2017, Josh Turner’s “Haywire” album went gold.
- Today in 2017, Chris Stapleton stopped his show in Vancouver BC so a couple could get married on stage.
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