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| 7/28/2010 |
Today In Country Music History
Today in 1969, Tammy Wynette's album "Tammy's Greatest Hits" was released.
Today in 1979, Dolly Parton's "You're the Only One" topped the country charts.
Today in 1982, the Bellamy Brothers Greatest Hits was released.
Today in 1984, Earl Thomas Conley became the first country star to score four number one hits from a single album when his hit "Angel in Disguise" topped the charts.
Today in 1995, Alan Jackson hit number one with the single "I Don't Even Know Your Name."
Today in 1996, Garth and Sandy Brooks welcomed their third daughter, Allie Colleen. She was named for Sandy's paternal grandfather and Garth's mom, Colleen.
Today in 1998, Diamond Rio's "Unbelievable" album was released.
Today in 2002, Brooks & Dunn wrapped up their second annual "Neon Circus and Wild West Show" tour with the all-star lineup that included Gary Allan, Chris Cagle, Trick Pony and Dwight Yoakam.
Today in 2004, Jimmy Buffett cruised into his second week atop the country and all-genre album charts with his album "License to Chill."
Today in 2004, Sara Evans' album "Restless" was certified Gold.
Today in 2005, Rascal Flatts' video for "Fast Cars and Freedom" had its premiere on CMT.
Today in 2006, Carrie Underwood scored her second number one hit, as "Don't Forget to Remember Me" climbed to the top of the "Radio & Records" country chart.
Today in 2006, Kellie Pickler and other "American Idol" runners-up met President George W. Bush at the White House.
Today in 2007, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, and Dan Tyminski were among the country stars who took part in Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago. The event raised money for Clapton's Crossroads Centre rehab facility in Antigua.
Today in 2008, Vince Gill and wife Amy Grant performed at the opening ceremonies of the 2008 U.S. Senior Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Today in 2009, Taylor Swift's hit "You Belong With Me" reached number three on both the "Billboard" Top Country Songs list and the publication's Hot 100 chart, giving her the distinction as the only performer in the previous 25 years to have a track surpass the number five spot on both the country and pop singles charts in the same week.
Today in 2009, Gretchen Wilson announced that she had left Sony Music Nashville after five years with the label.
Today in 2009, Lonestar's "Amazed topped the list of the most popular first dance songs at weddings in the UK. The UK's music royalties collecting service PRS For Music compiled the list. Shania Twain placed two songs in the top ten. "From This Moment" took third place behind Aerosmith's "Don't Want To Miss A Thing," while "You're Still The One" landed in ninth place.< |
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