Today In Country Music History
Today in 1983, George Strait's "Right Or Wrong" album was released.
Today in 1990, Alan Jackson made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
Today in 1990, Garth Brooks became the 65th member of the Grand Ole Opry. The same day, his single "Friends in Low Places" hit number one.
Today in 1992, Kathy Mattea's album "Lonesome Standard Time" was released.
Today in 1993, "Naomi & Wynonna - The Farewell Tour" video by the Judds was released.
Today in 1996, friends and family of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill attended what they thought was a backyard barbecue in Louisiana. While the event did include plenty of food, the guests got a little surprise -- a wedding!
Today in 1998, Alabama received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard.
Today in 1999, Trisha Yearwood and Robert Reynolds filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
Today in 2004, Sawyer Brown played a show in Germany for soldiers with the 1st Armored Division and visited wounded G.I.s. In addition, the group's performance was beamed via the Armed Forces Radio Network to soldiers all over Europe and the Middle East.
Today in 2004, Sara Evans gave birth to her third child, daughter Audrey Elizabeth.
Today in 2004, Rascal Flatts album "Feels Like Today" debuted at number one on the Billboard country albums chart and the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.
Today in 2005, Garth Brooks released "Good Ride Cowboy" to radio.
Today in 2005, Loretta Lynn broke her left foot in an accident on her touring bus.
Today in 2005, Trace Adkins video for "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" made its debut on CMT.
Today in 2006, the Willie Nelson-conceived biodiesel refinery in Carl's Corner, Texas saw its first tanker load of ASTM-certified biodiesel roll out of the gates. The fuel is produced from locally grown cottonseed oil. Nelson called it "an historic moment."
Today in 2007, Garth Brooks sold out a nine-concert run in Kansas City, Missouri. Initially tickets went on sale for Brooks' November 14th show, set as a "thank you" to Wal-Mart for the company's efforts on his behalf over the last couple of years. But the one show turned into nine because after each date was sold out a new one was added.
Today in 2007, Deana Carter performed at the University of Tennessee football game in Knoxville.< |