Today in Country Music History
Today in 1968, Jeannie C. Riley recorded "Harper Valley PTA."
Today in 1974, John Denver earned a Gold record for his hit "Annie's Song."
Today in 1990, Alabama's "Pass It On Down" album was certified Gold.
Today in 1994, Joe Diffie's "Third Rock From The Sun" album was released.
Today in 1999, Clint Black played at "A Night at the Net." The event was a charity doubles tennis match that kicked off the eighth annual Mercedes-Benz Cup.
Today in 1999, Shania Twain's album "Come On Over" was certified multi-Platinum for sales of 12-million, while Kenny Chesney's album "Everywhere We Go" and Terri Clark's CD "How I Feel" were certified Gold.
Today in 2000, Terri Clark's video "A Little Gasoline" premiered on CMT.
Today in 2001, Faith Hill's album "Breathe" was certified multi-Platinum for sales of seven-million, while Lonestar's album "I'm Already There" was certified Gold.
Today in 2004, with her single "Somebody" in the lead spot on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles chart, Reba McEntire set a new record for the longest span of number one hits by a female country performer. Her first number one hit was 1983's "Can't Even Get The Blues." Twenty-one-years later, "Somebody" became Reba's 22nd chart-topper.
Today in 2005, Marty Stuart made a surprise appearance at a Dierks Bentley show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, during which he invited Bentley to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. The induction took place the following October.
Today in 2005, Mindy McCready was released from a Florida hospital, four days after she overdosed and left a suicide note.
Today in 2005, Trick Pony made a guest appearance on the NBC soap "Days Of Our Lives," and performed the songs "It's A Heartache" and "Pour Me."
Today in 2005, Keith Urban picked up his third Gold single of the year for "Making Memories of Us."
Today in 2005, Jason Aldean released his self-titled debut album.
Today in 2006, Johnny Cash band member Marshall Grant presented a guitar owned by the late legend to the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Cash used the guitar between 1965 and 1969 and played it on the original recording of "Ring of Fire."
Today in 2006, LeAnn Rimes celebrated the chart-topping success of her single "Something's Gotta Give" with a party In Nashville.
Today in 2006, Rodney Atkins' album "If You're Going Through Hell" debuted at number one on the Billboard country albums chart. It entered the all-genre Billboard 200 chart at number three.
Today in 2006, Porter Wagoner was released from a Nashville hospital after having abdominal surgery 12 days earlier.
Today in 2006, Carrie Underwood's single "Inside Your Heaven" was certified Gold.
Today in 2007, Jimmy Wayne was a featured performer at the Seventh Annual Dodge Racers on the Circle in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Today in 2008, Taylor Swift had proof that she was a high school graduate, as she received her diploma in the mail. The singer left the traditional school system after her sophomore year to accommodate her budding music career, and completed her junior and senior years through a homeschooling program offered by Aaron Academy.
Today in 2008, Randy Owen made his debut at Cheyenne, Wyoming's Frontier Days as a solo performer.< |