Today In Country Music History
Today in 1975, the "Fire On The Mountain" album by the Charlie Daniels Band was certified Gold.
Today in 1980, Glen Campbell and Tanya Tucker graced the cover of "People" magazine.
Today in 1982, the "My Home's In Alabama" album by Alabama was certified Platinum.
Today in 1984, Vern Gosdin reached number one with the single "I Can Tell By The Way You Dance."
Today in 1987, new albums included K.T. Oslin's "80's Ladies" and Highway 101's self-titled debut.
Today in 1995, Garth Brooks was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Today in 1998 , two country stars were single again, as Vince Gill's divorce from Janis was finalized and Tracy Lawrence's divorce from Stacie Drew was made official.
Today in 1998, Pam Tillis released her album "Every Time," featuring the hit single "I Said A Prayer."
Today in 1998, Faith Hill's "Faith" album was certified both Gold and Platinum while her single "This Kiss" went Gold. In addition, Jeff Foxworthy's album "Games Rednecks Play" was certified triple Platinum and Mindy McCready's album "If I Don't Stay The Night" album was certified Gold.
Today in 2000, Pam Tillis was moonlighting as a gas station attendant in Nashville. Pam pumped gas as a "Celebrity Pumper" as part of a Nashville radio station promotion.
Today in 2001, Chet Atkins died of cancer at the age of 77.
Today in 2001, the Shania Twain Museum opened in Timmins, Ontario, Canada.
Today in 2002, Kenny Chesney's "No Shoes, No Shirt No Problems" album returned to the top of the "Billboard" Top Country Albums chart, bumping the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack out of the number one spot.
Today in 2003, Kenny Chesney's "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems" CD was certified triple-Platinum.
Today in 2004, Canadians named Shania Twain as the person they'd most like to get cozy with in a Moosehead Breweries poll. She topped the list of sexy Canadians, taking 29-percent of the vote. She was followed by actress Pamela Anderson, who is now a U.S. citizen, who received 14-percent, and the late former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, who captured four-percent.
Today in 2004, the music video for Brad Paisley's "Whiskey Lullaby," a duet with Alison Krauss, premiered on CMT. The clip, directed by Rick Schroder, was later named Video of the Year by both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
Today in 2005, Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney became engaged to girlfriend Tiffany Fallon. In addition, the trio's self-titled debut was certified triple Platinum.
Today in 2005, Ralph Stanley was released from a Kingsport, Tennessee hospital after having undergone triple bypass surgery four days earlier.
Today in 2006, Kenny Chesney's "Summertime" climbed back to number one on "Radio & Records'" country chart. It had already spent two weeks in the top spot, but had slipped to number two for a week before reclaiming the pinnacle position.
Today in 2007, Tim McGraw threw out the first pitch at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia where the New York Mets beat the Phillies 8-3.
Today in 2007, Randy Owen received the Founder's Award at the 50th anniversary celebration of ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Owen and his band also performed at the event.
Today in 2008, Blake Shelton performed "Home" as a guest on NBC's "Nashville Star."
Today in 2008, Clay Walker kicked off his inaugural "Clay Walker Charity Classic" golf tournament. The three-day event in support of the singer's Band Against MS charity took place at California's Pebble Beach Resorts.
Today in 2008, Lee Ann Womack released the single "Last Call."
Today in 2008, Keith Anderson's mom, Janice Anderson, passed away after a lengthy illness.< |