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| 3/5/2010 |
Today In Country Music History
Today in 1960, Elvis Presley was released from the army.
Today in 1963, a private plane crash near Camden, Tennessee claimed the lives of Patsy Cline, "Cowboy" Copas and "Hawkshaw" Hawkins.
Today in 1973, Alabama appeared for the first time as performers at the Bowery Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Today in 1983, Ronnie Dunn debuted on the country charts as a solo act. Eight years later he returned to the charts as one half of the duo Brooks and Dunn with singing partner Kix Brooks.
Today in 1988, Alabama scored a number-one hit as "Face to Face," the band's duet with K.T. Oslin. topped "Billboard's" country chart.
Today in 1991, the "Pocket Full Of Gold" album by Vince Gill was released.
Today in 2001, Montgomery Gentry were named national spokesmen for Jim Beam and the company's "Country Band Search." As part of the deal, the duo hit the road in a bus emblazoned with their name and the company's logo during a club tour sponsored by the distillery.
Today in 2003, Shania Twain was named as one of eleven inductees for Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto's Theatre District. She attended the induction ceremonies that occurred in June.
Today in 2004, Brad Paisley was named the 2004 Artist Humanitarian of the Year by the Country Radio Broadcasters at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville.
Today in 2005, Pat Green made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
Today in 2006, Dolly Parton, who was nominated for an Academy Award for her song "Travelin' Thru" in the Original Song category, lost to "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" by Three 6 Mafia. When Dolly walked the red carpet for the 78th annual awards, she was wearing diamond jewelry worth more than two-million dollars.
Today in 2006, Billy Ray Cyrus laid his father, Ron, to rest at a funeral in Wellington, Kentucky. The elder Cyrus had recently died of lung cancer.
Today in 2007, Kenny Chesney and Sugarland announced the nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards. George Strait was the top contender for the event with eight nominations.
Today in 2008, Trace Adkins, Garth Brooks, and Clay Walker were among the participants at the annual Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. Trace performed an invitation-only concert, and brought his "Celebrity Apprentice" co-stars Omarosa, Marilu Henner, Nely Galan, and Tiffany Fallon with him, quote, "just to show them a little about the music business here." Garth performed as well, and discussed his life and career with the crowd. Meanwhile, Walker received the Humanitarian of the Year Award for his efforts in the fight against multiple sclerosis.
Today in 2009, Jewel officially dropped out of "Dancing With the Stars," just days before the competition was to begin, after she suffered fractures in both of her tibias in rehearsals.
Today in 2009, Jamey Johnson, Josh Turner, Bobby Pinson, and Paul Overstreet were among the performers at the WCRS Live! event, which was part of the Country Radio Broadcasters' CRS-40 conference.
Today in 2009, Tracy Byrd traveled to England to launch his first European tour.
Today in 2009, Taylor Swift made her TV acting debut with a role on the CBS drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."< |
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