Today In Country Music History
Today in 1970, Ray Stevens' "Everything Is Beautiful" single was certified Gold.
Today in 1971, Jerry Reed's "When You're Hot, You're Hot" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
Today in 1971, John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" broke into the Top 40.
Today in 1976, The Oak Ridge Boys first appeared on the country charts.
Today in 1977, Elvis Presley made his last concert appearance, at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. His last song was "Can't Help Falling In Love."
Today in 1979, Elvis' father, Vernon, died of a heart attack in Tupelo, Mississippi at the age of 63.
Today in 1981, "The Originals" album by Statler Brothers was certified Gold.
Today in 1985, "Big River" became the first, cast soundtrack album recorded in Nashville, Tennessee. The Broadway play was written by the late Roger Miller.
Today in 1989, Alan Jackson signed with Arista Records.
Today in 1992, Mary Chapin Carpenter's "Come On, Come On" album was released.
Today in 1992, Vince Gill's "I Still Believe In You" made its chart debut.
Today in 1994, Garth Brooks was among the musicians honored for their charity work by VH1 with an hour-long TV special.
Today in 2000, it was revealed that Randy Travis and his wife, Elizabeth, were selling their Ashland City, Tennessee residence named Dogwood Farms. The 100-year-old, 88-hundred-square-foot log house, which had a gym and southwestern-style adobe fireplace, was put on the market for nearly one-point-nine-million-dollars.
Today in 2001, Patty Loveless' album "Mountain Soul," and Lila McCann's album "Complete" arrived in stores.
Today in 2002, A marker, also serving as a time capsule, was dedicated in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the former site of the Market Square Arena, where 25 years earlier Elvis Presley played his last concert ever.
Today in 2003, Alan Jackson joined Jimmy Buffett on stage in Indianapolis, Indiana to shoot a concert segment for the video for their collaborative hit "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere."
Today in 2003, Reba McEntire received the Country Radio Broadcasters Career Achievement Award at the Country Radio Broadcasters' Country Music DJ Hall of Fame Ceremonies. Sara Evans and Trisha Yearwood performed in tribute to Reba at the event.
Today in 2004, Martina McBride's single "This One's for the Girls" reached number one on the "Billboard" adult contemporary chart. It had been a top ten country hit the previous fall.
Today in 2004, it was Josh Gracin Day in Westland, Michigan. Gracin returned to his hometown to sign autographs at the local K-Mart.
Today in 2006, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman left Sydney, Australia for a lavish, week-long honeymoon in Bora Bora.
Today in 2006, Lee Ann Womack joined stars from the world of Broadway for Broadway Under the Stars in New York City's Central Park.
Today in 2007, Carrie Underwood was named PETA's World's Sexiest Female Vegetarian, earning the nod through an online vote.
Today in 2007, Former Trick Pony singer Heidi Newfield began recording her debut solo album.
Today in 2007, new releases included the Charlie Daniels Band CD "Live From Iraq."< |