Today in Country Music History
Today in 1950, WSM-AM radio's country music showcase, "Grand Ole Opry," was telecast for the first time.
Today in 1977, Elvis Presley's "Welcome To My World" album was certified Gold.
Today in 1978, Kenny Roger's album "The Gambler" was released.
Today in 1984, the album "His Epic - The First Eleven - To Be Continued" by Merle Haggard was released.
Today in 1992, Alan Jackson's "A Lot About Livin' (and A Little 'bout Love)" album was released.
Today in 1992, George Jones was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 1994, Mary Chapin Carpenter's album, "Stones In The Road," was released.
Today in 1997, LeAnn Rimes' "You Light Up My Life" single was certified Gold.
Today in 1997, Patty Loveless released her ninth album "Long Stretch of Lonesome."
Today in 2002, the Dixie Chicks' "Home" album was certified Gold, Platinum and double-Platinum simultaneously.
In 2003, Alison Krauss + Union Station and Dolly Parton were among the performers who took part in the taping in Los Angeles for the fourth annual "Women Rock!" benefit for breast cancer research.
Today in 2003, new CD releases included Martina McBride's "Martina," Gary Allan's "See If I Care," Merle Haggard's "Haggard Like Never Before," The Louvin Brothers' "Livin' Lovin' Losin'," Kathy Mattea's "Joy Of Christmas Day," and Scotty Emerick's "The Coast Is Clear." Also arriving in stores were Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings' DVD/VHS package "The Highwaymen: On the Road Again" and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's box set "Will The Circle Be Unbroken: The Trilogy."
Today in 2005, Jason Aldean played a show in Macon, Georgia, performing for his hometown crowd for the first time in three years. He made the event a charity fundraiser, and gave the money to the Salvation Army to help the organization's efforts to help those rebuilding their lives following Hurricane Katrina.
Today in 2007, Dierks Bentley hosted his second annual "Miles & Music For Kids" fundraiser in Nashville. Keith Anderson, Little Big Town's Philip Sweet, and Trick Pony's Ira Dean took part in the ride, then joined Craig Morgan, Big & Rich's Big Kenny Alphin, Marty Stuart, Wade Hayes, and Buddy Jewell for an informal jam at Nashville's Loveless Cafe to wrap up the event, in support of Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.< |