COUNTRY HISTORY
This day in Country Music History
Mar 19, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1953, Tex Ritter performed the theme to “High Noon” at the Academy Awards. “Do Not Forsake Me,” became the first country title to win the Oscar for Best Original Song. Today in 1957, Elvis Presley…
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This day in Country Music History
Mar 18, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1985, Kris Kristofferson was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in New York. Today in 1989, Ricky Van Shelton hit the top of the Billboard country singles chart with his remake of “From A…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 15, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1966, the late Roger Miller took home six GRAMMY Awards, topping the record he set the year before. Today in 1969, Glen Campbell’s single, "Galveston," entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1987, Barbara Mandrell was…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 14, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1970, Merle Haggard’s “The Fightin’ Side Of Me” reached #1 on the Billboard country chart. Today in 1972, California Governor Ronald Reagan pardoned Merle Haggard for a 1975 attempted robbery that landed the singer in…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 13, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1965, the Statler Brothers recorded “Flowers On The Wall” at the Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville, a session originally for Johnny Cash who never appeared. Today in 1967, Decca released Patsy Cline’s “Greatest Hits.” Today…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 12, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1961, Gene Autry’s expansion Los Angeles Angels dropped baseball player Charley Pride during spring training in Palm Springs after a two-week tryout. Today in 1975, George jones and Tammy Wynette’s divorce was finalized. Wynette took…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 11, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1969, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs split up after 25 years as a bluegrass duo. Today in 1989, Ronnie Milsap topped the country charts with "Don't You Ever Get Tired Of Hurting Me?" Today in…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 08, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1972, the "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'" single by Charley Pride was certified gold. Today in 1975, Conway Twitty’s “Linda On My Mind” hit the top fo the Billboard country chart. Today in 1980,…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 07, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1971, Gilley’s nightclub, which served as the inspiration for the 1980 movie “Urban Cowboy,” opened in Pasadena Texas. Today in 1980, the “Classic Crystal” album by Crystal Gayle was certified gold. Today in 1980,…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 06, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1983, CMT made its cable debut with Faron Young’s video “It’s Four In The Morning.” Today in 1999, Sara Evans got her first #1 single with “No Place That Far.” Today in 1999, George…
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