Twenty-six years ago today (Jan. 15, 1992) was an unforgettable day for Johnny Cash: It was on that date that Cash was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, proving that his music Read More
Twenty-eight years ago today (Jan. 13, 1990) was a bittersweet day for friends, family and fans of Keith Whitley: It was on that date that Whitley’s song “It Ain’t Nothin’” landed at the top of Read More
Fifty years ago today, on Jan. 13, 1968, Johnny Cash played a concert at California’s Folsom Prison. The show was recorded for his At Folsom Prison live album. By the time Cash recorded his Folsom Prison live album, Read More
On this day (Jan. 12) in 1991, Garth Brooks soared to the top of the charts with his hit “Unanswered Prayers,” from his multi-platinum-selling album No Fences. The song, which Brooks co-wrote with Pat Alger and Read More
Ninety-two years ago today, on Jan. 12, 1926, Ray Price was born in Peach, Texas. One of the most prolific artists and songwriters in the history of country music, Price enjoyed a successful career that Read More
In 1976, some of Music City’s most eccentric, outside-the-box artists turned the town upside down, staging a commercial revolution against the Nashville establishment that resulted in a paradigm shift in country music. Ironically, they didn’t Read More
Twenty years ago today (Jan. 10, 1998), Martina McBride soared to No. 1 with her single “A Broken Wing.” The song comes from McBride’s multi-platinum-selling album Evolution. “A Broken Wing,” which was McBride’s second career No. 1 Read More
Twenty-eight years ago today, on Jan. 9, 1990, Willie Nelson‘s Stardust album was certified quadruple platinum, for sales in excess of 4 million units. Stardust, released in 1978, includes two No. 1 hits, “Georgia on My Read More
Thirty-five years ago today, on Jan. 8, 1983, Reba McEntire earned her first No. 1 hit with “Can’t Even Get the Blues.” The song, McEntire’s 14th single, was from her fifth studio album, Unlimited, which Read More
Fifty-one years ago today (Jan. 7, 1967) was an historic day for country music: It was on that date that Charley Pride became the first African-American singer to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. Pride was only Read More
Thirty-three years ago today (Jan. 5, 1985), George Strait was starting the new year on a high note. It was on that date that his single “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” soared to the Read More
Some artists take years to earn mainstream recognition, much less success. But Dustin Lynch, who moved to Nashville at age 18 to be a professional songwriter, struck platinum with his debut single, 2012’s “Cowboys and Read More
Eighteen years ago today (Jan. 3, 2000), LeAnn Rimes kicked off the new year — and the new millennium — on a high note: It was on that date that her eponymous studio album, released Read More
Sixty-eight years ago today (Jan. 3, 1950) was an historic day for country music, although no one was aware of it at the time: It was on that date that the famous Sun Studio — Read More
Forty-three years ago today, on Jan. 2, 1975, Austin City Limits premiered on PBS. The show’s inaugural episode, which aired as part of a PBS pledge drive, featured Willie Nelson as its very first guest. ACL‘s original first episode actually Read More
Eight years ago today, on Jan. 1, 2010, singer-songwriter Jimmy Wayne kicked off the new year by starting a 1,700-mile walk, called Meet Me Halfway, to raise awareness about youth aging out of the foster care system. Wayne Read More
Twenty-four years ago today (Jan. 1, 1994), Faith Hill started off the new year on a high note: She scored her very first No. 1 hit with her song “Wild One,” from her debut album, Take Read More
One-hundred and twenty-six years ago, in 1892, the historic Ryman Auditorium was completed. Although it was known as the Union Gospel Tabernacle at the time, the venue set a precedent in Nashville as a place Read More
Fifty-nine years ago today, on Jan. 1, 1959, Johnny Cash kicked off the new year on a high note: It was on that date that the singer performed at the famous San Quentin State Prison Read More
Nineteen years ago today (Dec. 12, 1998), Faith Hill struck chart gold. It was on that date that her single “Let Me Let Go” soared to No. 1. Vince Gill offers guest vocals on “Let Read More
Twenty-one years ago today, on Dec. 12, 1996, Clint Black was celebrating yet another career milestone: It was on that date that the singer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, sealing his status as Read More
Eighteen years ago today (Dec. 11) was a big day for Brad Paisley: It was on this day in 1999 that the singer earned his first No. 1 hit with the song “He Didn’t Have to Read More
Talk about an anniversary to remember! Thirty-three years ago today (Dec. 6, 1984), four of country music’s reigning superstars — Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson — convened to record “Highwayman,” a Read More
Twenty-two years ago today, on Nov. 30, 1995, Martina McBride became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. McBride was inducted into the Opry by Loretta Lynn, with whom she forged a lifelong friendship. “I love Read More
Twenty-three years ago today (Nov. 29, 1994) was a day of celebration for Brooks & Dunn: It was on that date that their debut album, Brand New Man, was certified quadruple platinum, signifying sales in excess of Read More
Ninety-two years ago today (Nov. 28, 1925) was an historic day for country music: It was on that date that the WSM Barn Dance, later re-named the Grand Ole Opry, began broadcasting. On the evening of Read More
Fifty-three years ago today (Nov. 28, 1964) was an unforgettable day for Willie Nelson: It was on that date that the singer made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. Nelson’s appearance on the renowned Read More
Twenty-three years ago today, on Nov. 16, 1994, Garth Brooks made history: It was on that date that Brooks’ third studio album, Ropin’ the Wind, which was released in 1991, was certified for sales of Read More
Twenty-six years ago today (Nov. 16, 1991), Garth Brooks earned his seventh No. 1 single with the tune “Shameless,” from his Ropin’ the Wind album. “Shameless” was written and originally recorded by Billy Joel, for Read More
Fourteen years ago today (Nov. 15, 2003), Toby Keith earned his 12th No. 1 single with “I Love This Bar,” but chances are good that he had no idea just how much the song would affect his Read More
Thirty-nine years ago today (Nov. 15, 1978) was a life-altering day for Kenny Rogers: It was on that date that the singer’s multi-platinum-selling album The Gambler was released. Rogers was already one of the most successful male Read More
Eighteen years ago today, on Nov. 13, 1999, Garth Brooks performed double duty on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. The singer served as the host of the show, while his alter ego, Chris Gaines, performed as Read More
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Sixty-nine years ago today, on Nov. 6, 1948, Little Jimmy Dickens undoubtedly had one big celebration. It was on that date that the then-28-year-old became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. Dickens made Read More
Fifteen years ago today (Nov. 6, 2002), Alan Jackson had plenty of reasons to celebrate — five, in fact. It was on that date that the Georgia native won five trophies at the 36th annual Read More
Nine years ago today, on Nov. 6, 2007, Hank Thompson passed away after a short battle with lung cancer. The singer was 82 years old. Thompson was born in Waco, Texas, on Sept. 3, 1925, and Read More
Thirteen years ago today (Nov. 4, 2004), Keith Urban achieved a major career milestone. It was on that date that the New Zealand-born singer earned gold and platinum status, signifying sales in excess of 500,000 Read More
Twenty years ago today, on Nov. 4, 1997, Shania Twain‘s Come on Over album was released. The record, which remains her most successful project to date, has been certified double diamond, for sales of more than 20 Read More
Fifty-six years ago today, on Nov. 3, 1961, Hank Williams, publisher Fred Rose and Jimmie Rodgers were among the first inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Each of the honorees was Read More
Forty-nine years ago today (Nov. 2, 1968) was a day of celebration for Conway Twitty: It was on that date that the singer earned his first of many No. 1 hits on the country charts, Read More
Seven years ago today, on Nov. 2, 2010, Jason Aldean‘s fourth studio album, My Kinda Party, was released on Broken Bow Records. The record, which has been certified multi-platinum, for sales in excess of 3 million Read More
Happy birthday, Lyle Lovett! The singer-songwriter was born 60 years ago today (Nov. 1) in Klein, Texas. Lovett was born to William and Bonnie Lovett; his father was a marketing executive, while his mother was Read More
Thirty-two years ago today, on Oct. 30, 1985, the Judds dropped their sophomore album. Naomi and Wynonna Judd‘s Rockin’ With the Rhythm was released via RCA / Curb Records. Rockin’ With the Rhythm shot straight to No. 1, as did all Read More
Twenty-seven years ago today, on Oct. 29, 1990, Vince Gill earned his first gold record, signifying sales of 500,000 copies, with his 1989 album, When I Call Your Name. All four singles from When I Call Read More
Twenty-two years ago today, on Oct. 28, 1995, David Lee Murphy might have dusted off a bottle of champagne to toast to his success. It was on that date that Murphy’s single “Dust on the Read More
Happy birthday, Charlie Daniels! The singer was born on this day, Oct. 28, in 1936. Daniels was born to William Carlton and LaRue Hammonds Daniels in Wilmington, N.C. He grew up in Gulf, N.C., and Read More
Thirteen years ago today (Oct. 28, 2004) was a big day for Big & Rich: It was on that date that the duo, made up of “Big Kenny” Alphin and John Rich, earned their first gold Read More
Oct. 24, 1991, was a big day for Garth Brooks: It was on that date, 26 years ago, that the singer’s No Fences album was recognized for selling 5 million copies — the highest sales ever for a Read More
Eighteen years ago today, on Oct. 19, 1999, Keith Urban‘s debut solo album was released. The self-titled record marked Urban’s worldwide launch as a solo artist. Previously, Urban had released another self-titled solo album in 1991, Read More
Twelve years ago today, on Oct. 18, 2005, Carrie Underwood‘s life was about to change, although she had no way of knowing it at the time. It was on that date that Underwood’s single “Jesus, Take the Read More
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