Today In Country Music History
Today in 1990, Randy Travis' album "Always and Forever" was certified quadruple Platinum.
Today in 1991, the "Country Club" album by Travis Tritt was certified Platinum.
Today in 1993, the single "We'll Burn that Bridge" by Brooks & Dunn hit number one.
Today in 1993, Martina McBride's first big hit, "My Baby Loves Me," debuted on the country charts.
Today in 1996, Brooks & Dunn's album "Borderline" and George Strait's "Blue Clear Sky" CD were both certified Gold and Platinum simultaneously.
Today in 1997, Terri Clark's self-titled debut album was certified Platinum.
Today in 1999, Lila McCann made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
Today in 1999, Lee Ann Womack sang the national anthem when the Texas Rangers hosted the Kansas City Royals in Arlington, Texas.
Today in 2000, the Judds wrapped up their "Reunion Tour" in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Today in 2002, Brad Paisley celebrated the success of his number one single "I'm Gonna Miss Her" at a party in Nashville.
Today in 2003, Brad Paisley's album "Mud On The Tires" debuted at number one on the album charts.
Today in 2003, Marshall Lon "Deacon" Freeman, a founding member of the Oak Ridge Boys, died at his home in Rocky Face, Georgia. He was 82.
Today in 2004, Toby Keith launched his "Big Throwdown Tour" with a show in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Terri Clark and Scotty Emerick were also on the bill.
Today in 2005, Kenny Chesney performed at Pittsburgh's Heinz Field. The show was taped for inclusion in the ABC Thanksgiving special "Kenny Chesney: Somewhere in the Sun."
Today in 2006, Reba McEntire canceled three concert dates at the Las Vegas Hilton because it conflicted with the taping schedule of her sitcom, "Reba."
Today in 2007, Rodney Atkins received his college diploma. He was presented with his degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, Tennessee while hosting the Rodney Atkins Celebrity Golf Classic in Cookeville. Atkins had left school a few credits shy of earning a degree in psychology. When the school developed the new Interdisciplinary Studies major, Atkins' name surfaced in a search of students who would qualify for the degree.
Today in 2007, "Six Degrees of Martina McBride" aired on ABC. The show was about singers who wanted to make it in music to find a way to reach Martina McBride. Once they got in touch with her, they had to prove to her that they could sing. The winner of the show went on to receive a recording contract.
Today in 2008, Gretchen Wilson was hit with a copyright infringement suit from The Black Crowes over the song "Work Hard, Play Harder," which the group claimed sounded too much like their hit "Jealous Again."
Today in 2008, Sugarland's deluxe version of the disc entered the Billboard country album chart at number one, becoming Sugarland's first CD to debut at the top of the chart.
Today in 2009, Julianne Hough became a member of the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, joining country stars Sara Evans, Rascal Flatts, Amy Grant, and Pat Green in volunteering with the organization.< |