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| 3/10/2010 |
Today In Country Music History
Today in 1979, legendary R&B star James Brown played the Grand Ole Opry. Some Opry members complained, but Barbara Mandrell said he should've been invited to perform years earlier.
Today in 1981, "I Love A Rainy Night" single by Eddie Rabbitt was certified Gold.
Today in 1992, the "I Never Knew Lonely" album by Vince Gill was released.
Today in 1992, Willie Nelson scored a Platinum album with "Willie Nelson Sings Kristofferson" and a multi-Platinum album with "Greatest Hits (And Some That Will Be)."
Today in 1993, k.d. lang's album "Ingenue" was certified Platinum.
Today in 1993, The "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" album by Travis Tritt was certified Platinum.
Today in 1995, Aaron Tippin's debut album "You've Got To Stand For Something" went Gold.
Today in 1995, Clint Black topped the country charts with "Wherever You Go."
Today in 2000, Vince Gill and Amy Grant were married in a sentimental Nashville ceremony complete with bagpipe players.
Today in 2003, Dixie Chick Natalie Maines sparked a furor Stateside when she told a London concert crowd, "Just so you know, we're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas."
Today in 2004, Martina McBride lent her voice to a new initiative against domestic violence, joining senators and other lawmakers in Washington, DC to unveil a new effort to keep the National Domestic Violence Hotline up-and-running.
Today in 2006, Little Big Town's album "The Road to Here" was certified triple Platinum.
Today in 2006, Carrie Underwood celebrated her birthday by performing onstage with Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart as part of a VH1 tribute to the sisters in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Gretchen Wilson was also part of the event.
Today in 2006, Kenny Chesney climbed into the number-one spot on Billboard's country chart with "Living in Fast Forward."
Today in 2007, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were co-headliners at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's "Share the Beat" benefit in Omaha to raise awareness about organ donation. Phil Vassar was also on the bill.
Today in 2007, Mark Wills performed at the TASER Foundation's Benefit Concert for Families of Fallen Officers in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Wills was serving as Honorary Chairman of the TASER Foundation, which provides support to families of police officers fallen in the line of duty.
Today in 2008, Gary Allan topped the list in "Country Weekly" magazine's poll of country music's hottest bachelor. Chris Young took second place, followed by Keith Anderson, Kenny Chesney, and Chuck Wicks. Chris Cagle, Blake Shelton, Billy Currington, Big & Rich's John Rich, and Bucky Covington completed the top ten.
Today in 2009, Luke Bryan performed a special Spring Break concert in Panama City, Florida to help keep the revelers entertained and celebrate the release of his EP "Spring Break With All My Friends." Also arriving in stores was Ronnie Milsap's CD "Then Sings My Soul: 24 Favorite Hymns & Gospel Songs."
Today in 2009, Sugarland resumed their first European trek with a show in Paris. The duo had cancelled their previous two dates in Italy because singer Jennifer Nettles came down with laryngitis.< |
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