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| 9/2/2010 |
Today In Country Music History
Today in 1973, Johnny Cash, Roy Clark, Johnny Rodriguez, Minnie Pearl, Sonny James, Faron Young, Conway Twitty, George Jones, and Tammy Wynette were among those who took part in the annual Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon.
Today in 1978, Willie Nelson's "Blue Skies" hit number one on the Billboard country chart.
Today in 1978, Kathy Mattea moved to Nashville, with a mattress on top of her car.
Today in 1981, Juice Newton's single "Queen of Hearts" was certified Gold.
Today in 1983, the single "I'm Only In It For The Love" by John Conlee topped the charts.
Today in 1989, Randy Travis crossed a Las Vegas Musicians Union picket line to begin a three-night series of shows at Bally's.
Today in 1990, Tracy Lawrence arrived in Nashville in a beat up old Toyota.
Today in 1991, Garth Brooks' album "Ropin' The Wind" was released. The first country album to enter "Billboard's" Top 200 and Top Country Albums chart at number one, it was then the second biggest selling country CD of all time.
Today in 1995, Reba McEntire made history when her song "On My Own" became the first single shipped through cyberspace to country music radio stations.
Today in 2001, Reba McEntire, Billy Gilman, Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakam, Tammy Cochran, Mickey Gilley, Sara Evans, The Clark Family Experience, and The Oak Ridge Boys were among those who took part in the annual Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon.
Today in 2003, Jimmy Dean received his high school diploma from Plainview High School in Texas, 57 years after he dropped out to support his mother.
Today in 2003, John Anderson was released from a West Virginia hospital, where he had been recovering after suffering a heart attack.
Today in 2004, Lonestar's Richie McDonald was inducted into the Buddy Holly Walk of Fame in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas. The walk, created in 1980, honors people in the arts with ties to Lubbock.
Today in 2004, Mark Chesnutt performed at a private party hosted by the Republican Texas Delegation to the Republican National Convention as part of convention activities in New York City.
Today in 2004, Tim McGraw logged his best first-week sales figures with the album "Live Like You Were Dying," which sold nearly 766-thousand copies in its first seven days out and landed him at number one on both the Billboard country albums chart and the Billboard 200 list.
Today in 2005, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were among the participants in the NBC fundraiser "A Concert for Hurricane Relief" in response to Hurricane Katrina.
Today in 2005, Josh Turner recorded the song "Me And God" with Ralph Stanley in Nashville.
Today in 2007, Billy Gilman and Montgomery Gentry were among the stars who took part in the 42nd annual Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Today in 2008, Jimmy Wayne had his first number one hit as "Do You Believe Me Now" reached the top of both the "Country Aircheck" and "Billboard" country singles charts.
Today in 2008, A private funeral for Jerry Reed took place in Nashville. The 71-year-old singer-songwriter died a day earlier following a lengthy battle with emphysema.
Today in 2008, Joe Nichols took part in the Grammy-sponsored "The Songwriters Circle: The Songs We Love" concert, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in conjunction with the Republican National Convention. Sara Evans also performed at a political event in Minneapolis. She participated in The Rally for the Republic, the official kickoff to Ron Paul's Campaign for Liberty.
Today in 2008, new releases included the DVD "Conway Twitty: Greatest Hits Live," Rodney Crowell's album "Sex & Gasoline." Willie Nelson's novel "A Tale Out of Luck" also arrived in stores, along with the "NFL Sunday Night Football Cookbook," featuring an introduction by Faith Hill and 150 recipes from players, celebrity chefs, and the NBC sports crew.
Today in 2009, Carrie Underwood's "Cowboy Casanova" was released to radio after an unfinished version of the song leaked online.< |
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