- Today in 1971, John Denver’s single, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.
- Today in 1981, Kenny Rogers’ “Share Your Love” album was certified gold and platinum.
- Today in 1982, “Love Will Turn You Around” by Kenny Rogers peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
- Today in 1982, George Strait’s single, “Fool Hearted Memory,” topped the country charts — it was his first #1 song.
- Today in 1988, Charlie Daniels and several band members escaped injury when their motor home burst into flames on the Ventura Freeway in Southern California.
- Today in 1992, Lorrie Morgan’s “Something In Red” album was certified platinum.
- Today in 1992, the single, “I Still Believe In You,” by Vince Gill hit #1. The song was named the CMA Song of the Year in 1993.
- Today in 1993, Tracy Lawrence earned a #1 country single in Billboard with “Can’t Break It To My Heart”
- Today in 1996, “Trace Adkins Day” was declared in his hometown of Sarepta, Lousiana.
- Today in 2011, Nicki Minaj was a surprise guest during Taylor Swift’s concert at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. The two teamed up on Minaj’s “Super Bass.”
- Today in 2012, Little Big Town earned a platinum single for “Pontoon.”
- Today in 2015, Maddie & Tae’s debut album, “Start Here,” was released.
- Today in 2015, Sam Hunt’s single, “House Party,” was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA.
- Today in 2015, Keith Urban’s video for “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” premieres on Vevo.
- Today in 2017, Chris Young established a GoFundMe account to raise money for South Texas victims of Hurricane Harvey. He seeded the campaign with a personal donation of $100,000.
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