Today In Country Music History
Today in 1956, Elvis Presley appeared on Steve Allen's TV variety show. Dressed in tails, Elvis sang "Hound Dog" to a basset hound sitting on a stool.
Today in 1968, Tammy Wynette scored her fourth number one hit with the single, "D-I-V-O-R-C-E."
Today in 1976, Elvis Presley Boulevard was named in his honor in Memphis, Tennessee.
Today in 1980, George Jones topped the charts with the single "He Stopped Loving Her Today."
Today in 1990, Charlie Daniels' "Simple Man" album was certified Gold.
Today in 2002, Brad Paisley's "I'm Gonna Miss Her (The Fishing Song)" topped Billboard's country chart.
Today in 2004, new album releases included Dwight Yoakam's "Used Records," Emerson Drive's "What If?," and Joe Nichols' "Revelation."
Today in 2005, Toby Keith opened his second I Love This Bar & Grill, in Las Vegas. This location of the chain began serving customers a week after the singer cut the ribbon on his first restaurant in Oklahoma City.
Today in 2005, the late Hank Williams' daughter, Jett, presented one of 29 bronze statuettes commemorating her dad to President George W. Bush.
Today in 2006, Josh Gracin made his TV acting debut with an appearance on the CBS soap "The Young and the Restless."
Today in 2007, Steve Azar didn't join the Hootie and the Blowfish tour as planned. The band had to postpone the dates because singer Darius Rucker needed more time to recover from a knee infection.
Today in 2007, Marshall Tucker Band guitarist George McCorkle died in Nashville following a battle with cancer.< |