Today In Country Music History
Today in 1969, Loretta Lynn recorded her signature song, "Coal Miner's Daughter."
Today in 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared October to be Country Music Month.
Today in 1991, the album "For My Broken Heart" by Reba McEntire was released.
Today in 1995, Willie Nelson and John Conlee were among those helping Farm Aid mark its 10th anniversary with a show in Louisville, Kentucky. The event brought in nearly one-million-dollars.
Today in 1999, Neal McCoy kicked off his 5th annual benefit weekend for the East Texas Angel Network in his hometown of Longview, Texas.
Today in 2002, the "Will The Circle Be Unbroken 3" album by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, LeAnn Rimes' "Twisted Angel" CD and Randy Travis' "Rise & Shine" project arrived in stores.
Today in 2002, Brad Paisley announced that he was officially engaged to his actress-screenwriter girlfriend, Kimberly Williams. The couple exchanged vows the following March.
Today in 2003, for the seventh week in a row, Alan Jackson's "Greatest Hits, Volume 2" was the best-selling country album in America. Just over a month-and-a-half after its release, the album was just a few thousand copies away from being a million-seller.
Today in 2004, Travis Tritt handed over a 40-thousand-dollar check to the American Red Cross in Mobile, Alabama to help with the recovery efforts from Hurricane Ivan.
Today in 2005, Dierks Bentley performed "Come A Little Closer" when he joined the Grand Ole Opry. He also became the youngest Opry member, earning the honor less than two months before his 30th birthday, however he no longer holds this distinction.
Today in 2005, Faith Hill, Steve Azar and Gary Morris participated in "Mississippi Rising," a concert in Oxford to raise money for Hurricane Katrina relief. Morgan Freeman, Ray Romano, Whoopi Goldberg and Gerald McRaney were also on the bill.
Today in 2005, it was Neal McCoy Day in Texas.
Today in 2006, Heartland performed the national anthem at the NASCAR Banquet 400 race in Kansas City, Kansas. The performance was part of the national broadcast of the event.
Today in 2007, Keith Urban was involved in a minor motorcycle accident in Sydney, Australia. While he blamed the paparazzi for his spill, he also praised the photographer who had been pursuing him for coming to his aid after the crash, and not taking pictures of the incident.< |