COUNTRY HISTORY

Today in 1953, Hank William’s “I’ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive” was #1 on the charts, several weeks after his death. Today in 1981, Dolly Parton’s “9 To 5” reached the top of the Billboard…

Today in 1950, Red Foley’s “Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy” topped the Billboard country chart. Today in 1957, Patsy Cline got her first big break when she performed on “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts.” She sang her classic, "Walking…

Today in 1971, Jerry Lee Lewis makes his Grand Ole Opry debut – and broke two promises: that he wouldn’t sing rock & roll, and wouldn’t swear. The set list included "Another Place, Another Time,"…

Today in 1974, Tom T. Hall tops the Billboard country singles list with his own list of favorite things, "I Love.” Today in 1990, Reba McEntire's first movie, the sci-fi picture "Tremors," debuts, with Kevin Bacon in…

Today in 1986, Dan Seals' nostalgic "Bop" goes to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart. Today in 2001, inaugural celebrations for president George W. Bush in Washington, D.C., included performances by Lorrie Morgan, Sammy Kershaw, Lee…

Today in 1972, a section of Memphis' Highway 51 South was renamed Elvis Presley Boulevard. The road passes in front of Graceland. Today in 1973, Epic released Charlie Rich's "Behind Closed Doors” Today in 1976, "Country Boy…

Today in 1976, Glen Campbell and "Rhinestone Cowboy” scored four GRAMMY nominations, including Record of the Year. Today in 1986, Reba McEntire joined the Grand Ole Opry during a CBS special celebrating the Opry's 60th Hank Snow boycotted…

Today in 1968, Johnny Cash recorded the live album, "Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison" in California – he remade "Folsom Prison Blues" in the process. Also on hand – June Carter, The Carter Family, Carl Perkins…

Today in 1992, Garth Brooks rose to #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Unanswered Prayers" Today in 1993, Marty Stuart earned his first-ever gold album for “This One’s Gonna Hurt You.” Today in 1993, the…

Today in 1964, Roger Miller recorded "Dang Me" and "Chug-A-Lug" in Nashville at the Bradley Film & Recording Studio. Today in 1967, Johnny Cash & June Carter recorded the classic, "Jackson," at the Columbia Recording Studios in…