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This day in Country Music History
Mar 01, 2021 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…
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This day in Country Music History
Feb 26, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1987, George Strait’s “Strait From The Heart” turned into a gold album and he received a platinum award for his “Greatest Hits.” Today in 1997, LeAnn Rimes won two trophies, Best New Artist…
This day in Country Music History
Feb 25, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1949, Hank Williams Sr.'s "Lovesick Blues" was released. It was the song that got him his first invitation to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Today in 1956, Elvis Presley received his first…
This day in Country Music History
Feb 24, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1969, Johnny Cash recorded his album “Johnny Cash At San Quentin,” including the song “A Boy Named Sue.” June Carter, Carl Perkins, The Carter Family, and the Statler Brothers performed with him. Today…
This day in Country Music History
Feb 23, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1935, Gene Autry starred in the sci-fi western “The Phantom Empire,” which included his song “That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine.” His co-star was Smiley Burnette, and the plot was that Autry finds a…
This day in Country Music History
Feb 22, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1956, Elvis Presley opened for Little Jimmy Dickens. After the show, the future Byrd Gram Parsons, who was in the front row, went back stage to get Elvis’ autograph. Today in 1968, Johnny…
This day in Country Music History
Feb 19, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1969, Elvis recorded “Kentucky Rain” by Eddie Rabbitt. Ronnie Milsap did backup vocals. Today in 1974, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner ended their duet partnership. Today in 1977, “Moody Blue” got Elvis a…
This day in Country Music History
Feb 18, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1969, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash recorded “Girl From The North Country.” The unreleased performances included “T for Texas,” “That’s All Right,” and “You Are My Sunshine.” Today in 1988, for the first…
This day in Country Music History
Feb 17, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1965, “Tennessee Waltz” was declared the official state song of Tennessee. Today in 1969, rock legend Bob Dylan went to Nashville to record with Johnny Cash, but only two songs cut at those…
This day in Country Music History
Feb 16, 2021 by Bob Ballard
Today in 1969, George Jones and Tammy Wynette tied the knot. Strangely, they announced that they had gotten married on August 22nd, 1968, but didn’t actually go through with it until this date. Today in…
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