Today In Country Music History
Today in 1954, Johnny Cash was discharged from the U.S. Air Force.
Today in 1965, Roy Rogers' faithful steed, Trigger, died at the age of 33. In heartfelt tribute, Roy had Trigger mounted and put on display at the Roy Rogers Museum in California.
Today in 1980, Willie Nelson's "Electric Horseman" soundtrack album was certified Gold.
Today in 1982, Ronnie Milsap's "Any Day Now" hit number one on the Billboard country chart, while Alabama's "Take Me Down" peaked at number 18 on the pop singles chart.
Today in 1992, Alan Jackson's single "Midnight in Montgomery" hit number one on the "Radio & Records" country chart.
Today in 1993, Alison Krauss became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. She was inducted by Garth Brooks, and was the first bluegrass performer to join in 31 years.
Today in 1996, Joe Diffie's "Life's So Funny" album was certified Gold.
Today in 1998, Kenny Chesney's "That's Why I'm Here" hit the top of the "Radio & Records" country chart.
Today in 1999, John Michael Montgomery performed prior to the race at NASCAR's Pepsi 400 at the Daytona Motor Speedway in Florida.
Today in 2001, the funeral for Chet Atkins was held at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Steve Wariner, Connie Smith are among those that participated in the service.
Today in 2001, Opry star Johnny Russell died in Nashville of diabetes. He was 61.
Today in 2001, Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood performed at the Delaware River & Bay Authority's sixth annual hospital benefit.
Today in 2001, it was revealed that the "Girls' Night Out" tour, which featured Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Jamie O'Neal, and Carolyn Dawn Johnson, had entered into a charitable partnership with USA Harvest. The ladies asked those attending the shows to bring non-perishable food donations to collection points at each stop on the tour.
Today in 2003, Darry Worley and Andy Griggs performed a free concert for military members and their families at Fort Bragg, near Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Today in 2004, Josh Gracin sang the national anthem prior to the Pepsi 400 at the Daytona Motor Speedway in Florida.
Today in 2004, Montgomery Gentry sang for soldiers at the Fort Leonard Wood Army Base in Missouri.
Today in 2005, Willie Nelson opened a biodiesel station in Carl's Corner, Texas, between Dallas and Waco. The pollution-reducing fuel, which is a blend of soybeans or cooking oil with gasoline, can be used in diesel tanks.
Today in 2007, new releases included Josh Turner's concert album "Josh Turner: Live at the Ryman" and the "Evan Almighty" soundtrack, featuring LeAnn Rimes, Blue County, Jo Dee Messina and Hal Ketchum.
Today in 2007, Boots Randolph died at a Nashville-area hospital, eight days after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 80.< |