- Today in 1956, Elvis’ first single, “Heartbreak Hotel” was released.
- Today in 1979, Johnny Horton recorded “The Battle of New Orleans.”
- Today in 1973, Tom Hall reached #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “(Old Dogs-Children And) Watermelon Wine.”
- Today in 1992, at the American Music Awards, Garth Brooks won three trophies and Wynonna sang “She Is His Only Need.”
- Today in 1998, The Dixie Chicks’ first major label album, “Wide Open Spaces,” was released.
- Today in 2004, Two songs performed in “Cold Mountain” by Alison Kraus won Oscar nominations: “You Will Be My Ain True Love,” by Sting, and “The Scarlet Tide,” by Bone Burnett and Elvis Costello.
- Today in 2007, “Watching You” by Rodney Atkins was at the top of the Billboard country singles chart.
- Today in 2014, the video “This is How We Roll” was shot by Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan.
- Today in 2017, Scotty McCreery had a surprise visitor, Randy Travis, when he performed at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth. McCreery sang “Forever And Ever, Amen” during the show, as tribute.
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