This day in Country Music History
May 19, 2021
Today in 1962, George Jones reached #1 on the Billboard country chart with “She Thinks I Still Care.” Today in 1965, Roger Miller received a gold single for “King of the Road.” Today in 1977,…
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This day in Country Music History
May 18, 2021
Today in 1983, John Anderson's mega-hit "Swingin"' entered the country charts. Today in 1997, Brooks & Dunn's single, “Why Would I say Goodbye,” hit #1. Today in 1999, Chely Wright's album, “Single, White Female,” arrived…
This day in Country Music History
May 17, 2021
Today in 1980, the single, "Bar Room Buddies," Merle Haggard and actor/director Clint Eastwood debuted on the charts. The song would become Clint’s first and only #1 and Merle’s 25th of 38 #1s. Today in…
This day in Country Music History
May 14, 2021
Today in 1984, the Julio Iglesias & Willie Nelson single, "To All The Girls I've Loved Before" went gold. Today in 1990, "The Very Best of Conway Twitty" album was certified platinum. Today in 1991,…
This day in Country Music History
May 13, 2021
Today in 1955, Elvis Presley's performance at Jacksonville, Florida, whipped the audience into such a frenzy that it resulted in a riot. In fact, things were so out of control, most of his clothing was…
This day in Country Music History
May 12, 2021
Today in 1951, Hank Williams' "Cold, Cold Heart" reached #1. Today in 1995, Ty Herndon scored his first #1 hit, “What Mattered Most.” Today in 1998 Tracy Byrd released his album, “I'm From the Country.”…
This day in Country Music History
May 11, 2021
Today in 1989, Chely Wright moved to Nashville. Today in 1991, George Strait’s “If I Know Me” peaked at #1 on the Billboard Country chart. Today in 1993, the album “Big Time” by Little Texas…
This day in Country Music History
May 10, 2021
Today in 1952, Hank Thompson took over the #1 position in the Billboard country chart with “The Wild Side Of Life.” Today in 1962, Johnny Cash played prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York, supporting on…
This day in Country Music History
May 07, 2021
Today in 1949, Hank Williams made his first appearance at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "Lovesick Blues." Today in 1991, Travis Tritt's "Here's A Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)" was released. Today…
This day in Country Music History
May 06, 2021
Today in 1989, Naomi Judd had a lot to celebrate. She married her husband, Larry Strickland. That wasn’t the only good news – the Judds’ single, “Young Love (Strong Love),” topped the country charts. Today…