Today In Country Music History
Today in 1981, the single "All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)" by Hank Williams Jr. hit number one spot on the charts.
Today in 1987, Randy Travis scored a number one song with "I Won't Need You Anymore."
Today in 1992, Alabama's single "I'm In A Hurry (And Don't Know Why)" graced the top of the country charts.
Today in 1998, Garth Brooks wrapped up a three-year world tour with the last of three sold-out shows at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas.
Today in 2000, Garth Brooks re-released his first six albums. The re-issues each featured an additional song found only in Garth's box set.
Today in 2000, Phil Vassar scored his first number one hit as a performer with "Just Another Day In Paradise." He'd previously been at the top of the charts as a songwriter, having penned hits for such artists as Alan Jackson, Jo Dee Messina, Tim McGraw and Collin Raye.
Today in 2001, Sara Evans, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Craig Morgan, SHeDAISY, and Phil Vassar performed at a special concert at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. President George W. Bush was among the guests visiting with the troops.
Today in 2001, Garth Brooks staged a live concert special from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, which was docked in Norfolk, Virginia. Guests at the big show included Steve Wariner and Trisha Yearwood. On the same day, Garth's "Scarecrow" album debuted at number one on both the country and pop album charts.
Today in 2002, Kenny Chesney joined the ranks of "People" magazine's annual Sexiest Men Alive list. He was named the sexiest country singer.
Today in 2003, Emerson Drive joined Shania Twain's "UP!" tour in Houston, Texas.
Today in 2003, the Dixie Chicks' double CD and DVD "Top of the World Live" arrived in stores. The group appeared on the "Today" show to support the release.
Today in 2004, Charlie Daniels, Lonestar, Tracy Byrd, Tracy Lawrence, and Buddy Jewell were among the performers at the "Christmas For Kids" concert at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
Today in 2004, Randy Travis appeared on ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The singer helped raise 60-thousand-dollars by performing at a benefit for the family.
Today in 2005, Trick Pony left the U.S. to perform for American troops and their families in Europe and the Middle East.
Today in 2005, Charlie Daniels headlined the 9th annual Christmas For Kids Benefit Concert. Lonestar, Phil Vassar, Trace Adkins, and Rodney Atkins were also on board for the big show. The concert was a fundraising event supporting the charity Christmas For Kids.
Today in 2006, Rascal Flatts earned their first American Music Award trophies. The trio was the big country winner at the event. Toby Keith, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw were also honored, while Carrie Underwood took the title of Breakthrough Artist.
Today in 2006, Heartland celebrated the group's number one single "I Loved Her First" with songwriters Walt Aldridge and Elliott Park at a reception in Nashville.
Today in 2006, new CD releases included Darryl Worley's "Here and Now" and Bryan White's "My Christmas Project."< |