- Today in 1961, Faron Young recorded “Hello Walls” at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio.
- Today in 1967, Charley Pride became the first black-American solo singer to perform on Grand Ole Opry.
- Today in 1978, Johnny Paycheck’s “Take This Job And Shove It” reaches #1 on the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2003, the Dixie Chicks and Alan Jackson each received four GRAMMY nominations.
- Today in 2009, Carrie Underwood took home three trophies at the 35th annual People’s Choice Awards. Rascal Flatts won one.
- Today in 2012, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott married drummer Chris Tyrell in upstate New York.
- Today in 2013, Zac Brown Band sang the national anthem for the college football’s BCS Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami.
- Today in 2015, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes won country trophies on CBS’ telecast of the People’s Choice Awards. Taylor Swift claimed three pop honors.
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