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| 7/23/2010 |
Today In Country Music History
Today in 1977, Alabama debuted on the charts with their first single, "I Wanna Be With You Tonight."
Today in 1981, the Oak Ridge Boys' album "Fancy Free" was certified Gold.
Today in 1990, the "Livin' It Up" album by George Strait was certified Gold.
Today in 1993, Reba McEntire hit the top of the country singles charts with "It's Your Call."
Today in 1994, Alan Jackson hit the top of the "Billboard" singles chart with "Summetime Blues."
Today in 1997, Vince Gill won Songwriter/Artist honors for the third time at the Nashville Songwriters Association International's 30th Songwriter Achievement Awards. In addition, Deana Carter's "Strawberry Wine" took Song of the Year.
Today in 1997, Deana Carter's album "Did I Shave My Legs For This?" was certified triple Platinum.
Today in 2002, Toby Keith performed on the USS Battleship New Jersey for a roaring crowd of thousands. Before the show began, the mayor of Camden, New Jersey presented Toby with a Key to the City. The same day, his "Unleashed" album arrived in stores. Other new releases included Joe Nichols' "Man With a Memory" album and Charlie Daniels' "Redneck Fiddlin' Man."
Today in 2002, Kenny Chesney topped the "Radio & Records" Country Top 50 chart with his single "The Good Stuff."
Today in 2003, Sugarland performed a showcase in Nashville at 12th & Porter club which resulted in a recording contract with Mercury Records.
Today in 2003, the 50-city "Tim McGraw & the Dancehall Doctors' One Band Show" tour was ranked as the top country tour and the second largest tour in all music genres by "Billboard" magazine.
Today on 2003, Alison Krauss and Union Station's album "Live" was certified Gold.
Today in 2007, Mindy McCready said she was seeking legal advice and considering filing a lawsuit against the Lee County, Florida Sheriff's deputies, who she claimed used excessive force in arresting her two days earlier.
Today in 2007, Chely Wright began a four-day USO tour, performing for troops in Turkey and Italy. It was her fifth outing with the military entertainment organization. She'd previously performed for troops in Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Japan, Korea, Germany, and Afghanistan.
Today in 2007, Jason Aldean performed at a press event in New York City to launch the video game "NASCAR 08." His hit "Johnny Cash" is on the soundtrack of the game, along with songs by Brooks & Dunn and Big & Rich.
Today in 2007, Keith Urban announced that he was postponing upcoming a fall tour including shows in Germany, the UK, and Ireland due to "international commitments."
Today in 2007, Kenny Chesney hit the top of the charts with his single "Never Wanted Nothing More." It had been out only seven weeks and was his fastest rising single to date.
Today in 2007, at a concert in New York City, The Wreckers' Michelle Branch announced that her singing partner Jessica Harp had become engaged a day earlier to their band mate Jason Mowery.< |
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