Today In Country Music History
Today in 1978, Merle Haggard married fellow country singer, Leona Williams.
Today in 1984, the movie "Songwriter," starring Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson, premiered in Nashville.
Today in 1986, the Judds' album "Rockin' with the Rhythm" was certified Platinum.
Today in 1994, the "City Of New Orleans" album by Willie Nelson was certified Platinum.
Today in 2000, Chris LeDoux got a new liver, two months after being diagnosed with a chronic liver disease. He underwent the transplant surgery at the Nebraska Health System hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
Today in 2002, Toby Keith made his Monday Night Football debut, but he wasn't wearing a helmet. Ford launched the first of several truck ads featuring the singer during the game.
Today in 2002, Mary Chapin Carpenter was named the honorary chairwoman for the Habitat For Humanity's Women Build Project.
Today in 2003, Kenny Rogers received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Entertainment Buyers Association at the organization's annual conference in Nashville. Freddy Fender and Wayne Newton were also honored, with Fender getting the organization's Pioneer Award and Newton earning the Humanitarian Award.
Today in 2004, Clay Walker was in Scotland for the Dunhill Links Championship, a pro-am golf tournament.
Today in 2006, Tim McGraw hosted his annual Swampstock fundraiser in Rayville, Louisiana. Faith Hill, Martina McBride, the Warren Brothers and Hot Apple Pie were among those who participated in the charity event.
Today in 2006, Big & Rich, John Anderson, Cowboy Troy, and The Lost Trailers were among the performers at the "A Day Of Honor" benefit concert in Atlanta, Georgia. The show was a fundraiser for the 173rd Airborne Brigade National Memorial, slated to be built at the National Infantry Museum campus in Fort Benning, Georgia.
Today in 2007, Jo Dee Messina completed the Chicago Marathon, finishing the 26-point-two-mile course in five-hours, 45-minutes, and 48-seconds. The singer continued running even though city officials had cancelled the event three-hours after it started because unseasonable heat combined with high humidity created unsafe conditions for the race. One person collapsed and died during the race, while another 300 runners needed medical treatment.
Today in 2007, Keni Thomas sang "God Bless America" at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series UAW-Ford 500 at Alabama's Talladega Superspeedway.< |