COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1956, Elvis Presley got a number one Billboard country single with “Heartbreak Hotel.” Today in 1969, Glen Campbell released both the album and the single “Galveston.” Today in 1972, both hippies and traditional country fans flocked…

Today in 1922, WSB radio in Atlanta was the first radio station to feature country music. Today in 1951, Hank Williams recorded “Hey, Good Lookin’,” “I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still In Love With You),”…

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…

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…

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…

Today in 1973, Tammy Wynette’s “Till I Get It Right” topped the Billboard country singles chart. Today in 1977, “The Best Of The Statler Brothers” album by Statler Brothers was certified gold. Today in 1979, invited by Porter…

Today in 1948, the Nitty Gritty’s drummer and singer Jimmie Fadden was born in Long Beach, California. Today in 1964, the Statler Brothers open for Johnny Cash’s show in Canton, Ohio, when the Man in Black was…

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,…

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,…

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…