30 Years Ago: Clint Black Signs With RCA Records
The label’s been home to Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers and the Judds, among others. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/clint-black-rca-records/
Anniversaries
25 Years Ago: Charley Pride Joins the Grand Ole Opry
Happy Opry anniversary, Charley Pride! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/charley-pride-grand-ole-opry-induction/
43 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Releases ‘Red Headed Stranger’
When Nelson recorded ‘Red Headed Stranger’ in 1975, his record label thought it was too difficult a listening experience to succeed. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/willie-nelson-red-headed-stranger/
51 Years Ago: Tim McGraw Is Born in Delhi, La.
Happy birthday, Tim! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tim-mcgraw-birthday/
24 Years Ago: Faith Hill Hits No. 1 With ‘Piece of My Heart’
On April 30, 1994, Hill topped the charts for the second time with “Piece of My Heart.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/faith-hill-piece-of-my-heart/
32 Years Ago: The Judds’ ‘Why Not Me’ Is Certified Platinum
On April 25, 1986, the Judds’ ‘Why Not Me’ album was certified platinum, for sales of one million copies. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-judds-why-not-me-platinum/
27 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Wins a Record Six Times at the ACM Awards
On April 24, 1991, Brooks set an ACMs record Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/garth-brooks-1991-acm-awards/
62 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Bombs in Las Vegas Debut
On this day (April 23) in 1956, Presley made his debut in Las Vegas, where his performance was not well received. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/elvis-presley-las-vegas-debut/
29 Years Ago: Clint Black Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut
On April 22, 1989, Black made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, just as his first single, “A Better Man,” was climbing the charts. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/clint-black-grand-ole-opry/
82 Years Ago: Glen Campbell Is Born in Delight, Ark.
Campbell would have turned 82 today. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/glen-campbell-birthday/
25 Years Ago: Toby Keith Releases His Self-Titled Debut Album
On April 20, 1993, Keith released his self-titled debut album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/toby-keith-debut-album/
25 Years Ago: Tim McGraw Releases His Self-Titled Debut Album
McGraw’s self-titled debut album was released on April 20, 1993. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tim-mcgraw-debut-album-1993/
40 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Releases ‘Stardust’
In April of 1978, Nelson released the now-classic album ‘Stardust’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/willie-nelson-stardust/
49 Years Ago: Glen Campbell Earns a No. 1 Hit With ‘Galveston’
On April 19, 1969, Campbell earned a No.1 hit with “Galveston.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/glen-campbell-galveston-no-1/
15 Years Ago: Dierks Bentley Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut
On April 18, 2003, Bentley made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dierks-bentley-grand-ole-opry-debut/
12 Years Ago: Jo Dee Messina Runs the Boston Marathon
On April 17, 2006, Messina ran the Boston Marathon … and completed the race, even after injuring her knee. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jo-dee-messina-boston-marathon/
8 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On April 16, 2010, Jackson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/alan-jackson-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star/
10 Years Ago: Lady Antebellum Release Their Debut Album
Has it been a decade already?! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/lady-antebellum-debut-album-release-date/
29 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Serves as Host and Musical Guest on ‘SNL’
On April 15, 1989, Parton served as both the host and musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dolly-parton-saturday-night-live/
86 Years Ago: Loretta Lynn Is Born in Butcher Holler, Ky.
Happy birthday, Miss Loretta! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/loretta-lynn-birthday/
10 Years Ago: ‘Can You Duet’ Premieres on CMT
On April 14, 2008, the TV show ‘Can You Duet’ premiered on CMT, introducing the newly formed duo Joey + Rory. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/joey-and-rory-can-you-duet/
59 Years Ago: George Jones Earns First No. 1 Single With ‘White Lightning’
On April 13, 1959, Jones earned his first No. 1 single. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-jones-white-lightning-no-1/
29 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Releases His Debut Album
‘Garth Brooks’ debuted on April 12, 1989. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/garth-brooks-debut-album/
47 Years Ago: John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ Is Released
On April 12, 1971, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was released as a single. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/john-denver-take-me-home-country-roads-released/
26 Years Ago: Wynonna Judd Hits No. 1 With Debut Solo Single
On April 11, 1992, Judd earned her first hit as a solo artist. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/wynonna-she-is-his-only-need/
23 Years Ago: George Strait Records ‘Check Yes or No’ and ‘I Know She Still Loves Me’
On April 10, 1995, Strait recorded “Check Yes or No” and “I Know She Still Loves Me” for his ‘Strait Out of the Box’ album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-strait-check-yes-or-no-i-know-she-still-loves-me/
27 Years Ago: Patty Loveless Earns First Gold Album With ‘Honky Tonk Angel’
On April 9, 1991, Loveless received her first gold album, for her 1988 ‘Honky Tonk Angel’ record. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/patty-loveless-honky-tonk-angel-gold/
29 Years Ago: Keith Whitley Hits No. 1 With ‘I’m No Stranger to the Rain’
On April 8, 1989, “I’m No Stranger to the Rain” became Whitley’s last No. 1 hit before his death from alcoholism. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/keith-whitley-im-no-stranger-to-the-rain/
19 Years Ago: Shania Twain’s ‘Come on Over’ Earns Diamond Certification
On April 7, 1999, ‘Come on Over’ was certified diamond, for sales of 10 million units. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/shania-twain-come-on-over-certified-diamond/
11 Years Ago: Luke Bryan Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut
On April 6, 2007, Bryan made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/luke-bryan-grand-ole-opry-debut/
5 Years Ago: George Jones Performs His Final Concert
On April 6, 2013, Jones performed his final show, in Knoxville, Tenn. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-jones-final-show/
15 Years Ago: Natalie Maines Makes Controversial Comments About President George W. Bush
“Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas.” Today’s an anniversary Read More
35 Years Ago: Carrie Underwood Is Born in Muskogee, Okla.
Happy birthday, Carrie!
27 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Scores His First No. 1 Hit
Twenty-seven years ago today (March 9, 1991) was a big day for Alan Jackson. It was on that date that the singer earned his first No. 1 hit with “I’d Love You All Over Again,” Read More
38 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Hits No. 1 With ‘My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys’
Thirty-eight years ago today (March 8, 1980), Willie Nelson rode to the top of the charts with his single “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.” The song was the debut single from Nelson’s The Electric Horseman album, Read More
32 Years Ago: Randy Travis Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut
Thirty-one years ago today (March 7, 1986) was a big day for Randy Travis. It was on that date that the singer made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, three months before his freshman album, Read More
20 Years Ago: Sara Evans Makes Her Grand Ole Opry Debut
Twenty years ago today (March 7, 1998) was a life-changing day for Sara Evans. It was on that date that the singer made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry. Evans was working on her Read More
19 Years Ago: Sara Evans Scores First No. 1 Hit
Nineteen years ago today (March 6, 1999) was a big day for Sara Evans. It was on that date that the Missouri native scored her first No. 1 hit with “No Place That Far,” the Read More
12 Years Ago: Miranda Lambert’s ‘Kerosene’ Goes Gold
Eleven years ago today (March 6, 2006) was a day to remember for Miranda Lambert. It was on that date that the singer earned her first gold single, signifying sales of 500,000 units, with “Kerosene.” “Kerosene” is Read More
55 Years Ago: Patsy Cline Dies in a Plane Crash
Fifty-five years ago today (March 5, 1963) was a tragic day for the country music community: It was on that date that Patsy Cline, along with Hawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas, was killed in a plane Read More
14 Years Ago: Gretchen Wilson Releases ‘Redneck Woman’
Fourteen years ago today (March 5), Gretchen Wilson was enjoying her last few moments of relative anonymity. It was on this date in 2004 that Wilson’s debut single, “Redneck Woman,” from her freshman album, Here for Read More
35 Years Ago: George Jones Marries Nancy Sepulvado
Thirty-five years ago today, on March 4, 1983, George Jones wed Nancy Sepulvado. The ceremony took place at the home of Jones’ sister, Helen Scroggins, in Woodville, Texas. The marriage was the fourth for Jones. Read More
55 Years Ago: Patsy Cline Performs Her Final Show
Fifty-five years ago today, on March 3, 1963, Patsy Cline performed her final show. The singer was killed two days later (March 5, 1963) in a plane crash. On the evening of March 3, Cline performed three benefit Read More
28 Years Ago: The Highwaymen Kick Off Concert Tour in Houston
Twenty-eight years ago today (March 3, 1990) was an unforgettable day for four of country music’s leading men. It was on that date that Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash performed at Read More
22 Years Ago: Martina McBride Hits No. 1 With ‘Wild Angels’
Twenty-two years ago today, on March 2, 1996, Martina McBride hit a new career milestone. It was on that date that the singer scored her first No. 1 hit, with “Wild Angels,” her 10th single and Read More
31 Years Ago: Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris Release ‘Trio’
Thirty-one years ago today (March 2, 1987) was a great day for fans of strong female voices in country music. It was on that date that the Trio album, a collaboration between Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Read More
50 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Marries June Carter in Franklin, Ky.
Fifty years ago today (March 1, 1968) was a day of celebration for Johnny Cash and June Carter: It was on that date that the couple wed in Franklin, Ky. The two were married just Read More
26 Years Ago: Travis Tritt Joins the Grand Ole Opry
Twenty-six years ago, on Feb. 29, 1992, Travis Tritt fulfilled a lifelong dream when he became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. “The Grand Ole Opry stands still as one of the biggest Read More
41 Years Ago: Jason Aldean Is Born in Macon, Ga.
Happy birthday, Jason Aldean! The singer, who turns 41 today, was born on Feb. 28, 1977, in Macon, Ga. Aldean, whose birth name is Jason Aldine Williams, grew up with a love of both sports Read More
28 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Releases His Debut Album, ‘Here in the Real World’
Twenty-eight years ago today (Feb. 27, 1990) was a life-changing day for Alan Jackson: It was on that date that the singer’s debut album, Here in the Real World, was released on Arista Records. Here in Read More