Today In Country Music History
Today in 1982, the single "You And I" by Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle entered the pop chart.
Today In 1993, Brooks & Dunn topped "Billboard's" country chart with "She Used to Be Mine."
Today in 1996, Trisha Yearwood made her TV acting debut on an episode of ABC's "Ellen," playing herself.
Today in 2001, Garth Brooks' highly anticipated project "Scarecrow" arrived in stores.
Today in 2002, Reba McEntire and Trisha Yearwood were among those performing at the Stormy Weather 2002 benefit in Los Angeles, supporting the Walden Woods Project and the Thoreau Institute. Other performers include Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks.
Today in 2002, Keith Urban celebrated his seventh week at the top of the "Radio & Records" Country Top 50 with his single "Somebody Like You." He was also enjoying his sixth week at number one on "Billboard's" Hot Country Singles chart.
Today in 2002, it was announced that Willie Nelson, Carlos Santana and Michelle Branch were the headliners for the annual Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, Norway.
Today in 2002, Troy Gentry's wife, Angie, welcomed their first child, daughter Kaylee Alexandra. Kaylee joined Taylor Peyton, Troy's daughter from a previous relationship.
Today in 2004, Lonestar's "Mr. Mom" climbed to number one on "Billboard's" country chart, becoming the group's tenth chart-topper in less than ten years.
Today In 2005, Brooks and Dunn, Sara Evans, Montgomery Gentry, and Lonestar were among the celebrities walking the red carpet to attend the premiere of the Johnny Cash biopic "Walk the Line" at the Beacon Theater in New York. The event took place two days before the 39th annual Country Music Association Awards, which were held at Madison Square Garden.
Today in 2006, The Judds performed at the groundbreaking ceremonies for a new memorial to be built in honor of the slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The mother-daughter team sang "Love Can Build A Bridge" for during the event.
Today in 2007, Tracy Byrd was in Washington, DC to take part in Wal-Mart's Operation: Deck the Walls program, launching from the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Byrd provided part of the entertainment and brought holiday cheer to local military families currently residing in the Fisher House at the WRAMC.
Today in 2007, Ronnie Milsap received the Legend award from Rocketown, a club in Nashville owned by singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith, in recognition of his music career and his example to young people by overcoming struggles in his life and going on to achieve extraordinary success. Rocketown provides a home away from home for teens who might otherwise get into gangs and drugs with music, art, and extreme sports programs.
Today in 2007, new releases included Trisha Yearwood's album "Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love," Pam Tillis' CD "Just In Time For Christmas," and Trace Adkins's book "A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions of a Freethinking Roughneck."< |