Today In Country Music History
Today in 1977, a month after what appeared to be an attempt to steal the body of Elvis Presley from Forest Hill Cemetery, the bodies of Elvis and his mother, Gladys, were moved from the public cemetery. Their remains were interred on the grounds of the Presley mansion, Graceland.
Today in 1984, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton released the album "Once Upon A Christmas."
Today in 1985, the film "Sweet Dreams" starring Jessica Lange as Patsy Cline, opened in theaters nationwide.
Today in 1986, the Everly Brothers were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Today in 1987, Kathy Mattea's "Untasted Honey" album arrived in stores.
Today in 1990, Mark Chesnutt released his album "Too Cold At Home."
Today in 1991, Tanya Tucker's son, Beau Grayson, was born.
Today in 1998, Gene Autry, Hollywood's original singing cowboy and former owner of the Anaheim Angels, died at the age of 91.
Today in 2001, new album releases included George Jones' "The Rock: Stone Cold Country 2001," Gary Allan's "Alright Guy," and the soundtrack to Dwight Yoakam's film "South of Heaven, West of Hell."
Today in 2002, the Elvis Presley compilation "Elvis: 30 #1 Hits" debuted at the top of the pop and the country charts.
Today in 2003, Martina McBride made an in-store appearance at the Wal-Mart in Schererville, Indiana to support her new album "Martina."
Today in 2003, Lonestar participated in the 3rd annual Gibson/Baldwin All Star Music Bash, a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
Today in 2004, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were among the participants in the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's annual Grand Slam for Children fundraiser in Las Vegas.
Today in 2004, Neal McCoy and his wife, Melinda, hosted their 10th annual East Texas Angel Network benefit in Longview, Texas. Charley Pride was among the performers, while Bryan White, songwriters Gary Burr and Leslie Satcher, and basketball star Karl Malone were other celebrity attendees.
Today in 2005, Brad Paisley appeared on ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."
Today in 2006, Danielle Peck went to the Bahamas for the Trick My Bride promotion, in which a lucky couple won a dream wedding at a resort in Nassau that included Peck performing as part of the ceremony.
Today in 2007, to mark the release of "The Hits," Faith Hill appeared in New York at Lincoln Center's famed Allen Room, performed, answered questions that had been submitted online through her website, and talked about her life and career in front of an audience of 250 lucky fans. Other new CDs arriving in stores included Brooks & Dunn's "Cowboy Town," Merle Haggard's "The Bluegrass Sessions," B.J. Thomas' "Love to Burn," Cross Canadian Ragweed's "Mission California," and the compilations "Songs 4 Worship: Country" and "Heart Something Country Christmas."< |