Today In Country Music History
Today in 1929, Gene Autry began his first recording session.
Today in 1976, Bobby Bare's single "Dropkick Me Jesus (Through The Goalposts Of Life)" entered the country charts.
Today in 1989, George Strait won the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Award, while Kathy Mattea took Female Vocalist of the Year honors.
Today in 1996, the album "A Place In The World" by Mary Chapin Carpenter was released.
Today in 1998, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris performed in Washington, D.C., to raise funds for the Campaign for a Landmine Free World.
Today in 1998, Mark Wills was number one on "Radio & Records'" Country Top 50 chart with "Don't Laugh at Me."
Today in 2000, Garth Brooks told "Billboard" magazine that he and his wife, Sandy, had agreed to divorce.
Today in 2001, new releases included Trace Adkins' album "Chrome" and the "Country Goes Raffi" project featuring songs from Asleep At The Wheel, Elizabeth Cook, Billy Gilman, Alison Krauss, Kathy Mattea, Marty Stuart, and Keith Urban.
Today in 2003, Martina McBride's album "Martina" debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Today in 2004, Craig Morgan sang the national anthem at Falcon Stadium when the Air Force Falcons hosted the New Mexico Lobos in a college football game in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Today in 2004, Sara Evans' "Suds in the Bucket" reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Today in 2005, Reba McEntire recreated a Lucille Ball cover in one of nine front pages for the final small-size "TV Guide." Inside, McEntire revealed that she once dressed as the legendary comic actress for Halloween.
Today in 2007, Billy Ray Cyrus returned to ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" as a musical guest, teaming up with daughter Miley to perform "Ready, Set, Don't Go."
Today in 2007, new releases included LeAnn Rimes' "Family," Diamond Rio's "The Star Still Shines," the Charlie Daniels Band's "Deuces," Deana Carter's "The Chain," Van Zant's "My Kind of Country," and Sara Evans' "Greatest Hits."< |