This day in Country Music History
Aug 31, 2020
Today in 1968, the single, "Harper Valley P.T.A.," by Jeannie C. Riley, entered the Top 40 chart. Today in 1993, Tracy Lawrence's “Alibis” album was certified platinum. Today in 1993, Garth Brooks announced that he…
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This day in Country Music History
Aug 28, 2020
Today in 1971, John Denver’s single, "Take Me Home, Country Roads," peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart. Today in 1981, Kenny Rogers' “Share Your Love” album was certified gold and platinum. Today in…
On this day in 1990: Garth Brooks' "No Fences" album is released
Aug 27, 2020
On this day in 1990: Garth Brooks' “No Fences” album was released. It's since gone on to sell more than 16-million copies, making it one of the best-selling country albums of all time. In fact,…
This day in Country Music History
Aug 26, 2020
Today in 1994, Alan Jackson’s album, “Don’t Rock The Jukebox,” was certified double platinum. Today in 1997, George Strait’s "Carryin' Your Love With Me" album was certified double platinum. Today in 1997, the album, "Evolution,"…
On this day in 1979: "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" hits number one
Aug 25, 2020
On this day in 1979: "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by the Charlie Daniels Band reached number one on the country chart. The song was released on their 1979 album Million Mile Reflections. The…
On this day in 1977: Waylon busted for cocaine possession
Aug 24, 2020
On this day in 1977: Not long after being made an honorary police chief in Nashville, Waylon Jennings was arrested on cocaine charges. The arrest occurred during a recording session, along with his secretary, Lori…
On this day in 2003: Johnny Cash holds his final recording session
Aug 21, 2020
On this day in 2003, Johnny Cash held his final session, recording "Engine One-Forty-Three" at the Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78LkAo4L2gI
This day in Country Music History
Aug 20, 2020
Today in 1986, the album, "My Home's In Alabama," by Alabama was certified double platinum. Today in 1993, Little Texas topped the country charts with "What Might Have Been." Today in 1996, Billy Ray Cyrus…
On this day in 1972: Elvis Presley's "Burnin' Love" debuts on the charts
Aug 19, 2020
On this day in 1972, Elvis Presley’s “Burnin’ Love” debuted on the charts. It was “the King’s” final top 10 hit, and his final gold single. In 1992, Travis Tritt recorded “Burnin’ Love” for the…
On this day in 2012: Highway 101 drummer Cactus Moser injured in motorcycle crash
Aug 18, 2020
On this day in 2012: Highway 101 drummer (and husband to Wynonna) Cactus Moser was injured when his motorcycle collided with an oncoming car near Hill City, South Dakota. His left leg was amputated as…