- Today in 1959, Bill Anderson made his Grand Ole Opry debut at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
- Today in 1985, the album, “Why Not Me,” by the Judds was certified gold.
- Today in 1987, George Strait scored his 10th #1 hit with “Ocean Front Property.”
- Today in 1989, Alabama’s “Southern Star” album was certified gold.
- Today in 1989, the Judds’ album, “River Of Time,” was released.
- Today in 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus’ debut single “Achy Breaky Heart” made its first appearance on the charts.
- Today in 1996, the Mavericks’ album, “Music For All Occasions,” went gold.
- Today in 1998, Trisha Yearwood hit #1 in Billboard with “A Perfect Love.”
- Today in 2000, the home video and DVD versions of the animated TNN movie, “Tom Sawyer,” were released with the soundtrack. The film featured celebrity voices galore with the talents of Rhett Akins, Lee Ann Womack, Mark Wills, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr. and more. For each video sold, MGM donates a percentage of the profits to St. Jude Children’s Research program.
- Today in 2000, SHeDAISY made their television debut on “Live! with Regis & Kathie Lee” singing “This Woman Needs,” while Jessica Andrews guested on “Donny & Marie” with the single, “Unbreakable Heart.”
- Today in 2000, the Wilkinsons’ album, “Here and Now” and BR5-49’s “Coast To Coast” album arrived in stores.
- Today in 2000, the Dixie Chicks’ single, “Goodbye Earl,” was certified gold. On the same day, their debut album, “Wide Open Spaces,” was certified for sales of 9-million. The project has since been certified for multi-platinum sales of 11-million.
- Today in 2002, Jo Dee Messina celebrated the #1 success of her single, “Bring On The Rain,” during a party on Nashville’s Music Row for songwriters Billy Montana and Helen Darling.
- Today in 2004, Martina McBride’s “Independence Day” tops the list as CMT presents “100 Greatest Music ”
- Today in 2006, Rascal Flatts’ album, “Me And My Gang,” arrived in stores.
- Today in 2013, Carrie Underwood performed “See You Again” on FOX’s “American Idol.” Casey James was also a musical guest on the show, featuring Keith Urban as a judge.
- Today in 2014, “My Eyes,” by Blake Shelton featuring Gwen Sebastian was released to radio.
- Today in 2016, retired NFL quarterback Peyton Manning surprised folks at Nashville’s Winners Bar & Grill and sang “Rocky Top” with Lee Brice and Shay Mooney, of Dan + Shay.
- Today in 2017, Darryl Worley, Josh Thompson and Halfway To Hazard performed at a benefit for Nashville musician Smith Curry at the Tin Roof. The bill also included Zac Brown co-writers Sonia Leigh, Wyatt Durrette and Levi Lowery.
- Today in 2019, Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly broke ground on their “Free Grocery Store” in Nashville.
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