- Today in 1986, the “Greatest Hits” album by Ronnie Milsap was certified double platinum.
- Today in 1986, The Judds’ “Why Not Me” album was certified platinum. It was their first.
- Today in 1994, the single, “Don’t Take The Girl,” by Tim McGraw was released.
- Today in 1995, Pam Tillis’ album, “Sweethearts Dance,” was certified platinum.
- Today in 1996, Marty Stuart’s breakthrough album, “Tempted,” was certified gold.
- Today in 1997, the “Me And You” album by Kenny Chesney was certified gold.
- Today in 2000, Trisha Yearwood kicked off her “Real Live Woman Tour” in St. Louis, Missouri. She was joined by Kim Richey and Jessica Andrews.
- Today in 2000, Faith Hill’s “Breathe” took over the #1 spot on “Billboard’s” Adult Contemporary chart. The achievement made her the first American female to top “Billboard’s” AC chart since LeAnn Rimes did it back in November of 1997. Her previous pop smash, “This Kiss,” had gone to #3.
- Today in 2000, the Academy of Country Music has announced that Tammy Wynette had been named as the first posthumous recipient of the Pioneer Award.
- Today in 2003, Brooks & Dunn kicked off their third annual Neon Circus & Wild West Show concert tour in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Their supporting acts included Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Aaron Lines and Jeff Bates.
- Today in 2005, Lonestar guitarist Michael Britt and then-wife, Rene, welcomed daughter Hillary Quinn Britt.
- Today in 2009, Diamond Rio’s Jimmy Olander ran 13.1-miles in the Country Music Marathon and Half-Marathon in two-hours, 10-minutes. Marty Roe completed it in 2:20 and The Dancehall Doctors’ Jeff McMahon did it in 3:36
- Today in 2012, Brad Paisley appeared on an episode of the animated Comedy Central series “South Park,” singing the national anthem at a fictitious Denver Nuggets basketball game and performing “I Swear” with Cartman.
- Today in 2015, Terri Clark completed her first half-marathon, running the 13.1-mile course at the Country Music Marathon in two hours, 48 minutes. Bryan White also ran the half, while “Nashville” actors Sam Palladio and Chaley Rose take part in the 5k.
- Today in 2016, Kid Rock discovered the body of his assistant, 30-year-old Michael Sacha, on his Whites Creek, Tennessee, property after an apparent ATV accident.
- Today in 2017, Little Big Town unveiled a collection of clothing and accessories, released in conjunction with the Grand Ole Opry, during a launch party in Nashville.
- Today in 2017,Shania Twain revealed in the Los Angeles Times that she’s discovered her vocal problems were caused by Lyme disease
- Today in 2017, a fire broke out in the pasture at Justin Moore’s farm in Poyen, Arkansas. No one was hurt in the blaze, extinguished by the local fire department.
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