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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…
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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…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 05, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1960, Elvis Presley was discharged from the Army. Today in 1963, a plane crash in Tennessee claimed the lives of Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins and pilot Randy Hughes as they returned to Nashville…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 04, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1967, Merle Haggard’s “The Fugitive” rose to #1 on the Billboard chart for the first time. Today in 1975, Mac Davis won Favorite Male Musical Performer and Olivia Newton-John won the female honor in the…
This day in Country Music History
Mar 01, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1949, Hank Williams recorded several songs: “Mind Your Own Business,” “Honky Tonk Blues,” “You’re Gonna Change (Or I’m Gonna Leave)” and “Lost Highway.” Today in 1957, The Everly Brothers recorded “I Wonder If I Care…
This day in Country Music History
Feb 29, 2024 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1968, Johnny Cash and June Carter announced their plans to marry during the 10th annual GRAMMY awards in Nashville, as they collected the trophy for Best Country & Western Duet, Trio or Group for “Jackson.”…
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