Today in Country Music History
Today in 1977, Ronnie Milsap took home three trophies at the 11th annual Country Music Association Awards -- Entertainer, Male Vocalist, and Album of the Year.
Today in 1983, Alabama won Entertainer, Album, and Vocal Group of the Year honors at the 17th annual Country Music Association Awards. It was the group's second of three consecutive Entertainer titles, and their third consecutive Vocal Group award. Their Album award for "The Closer You Get" marked the first time that category had been won by a group.
Today in 1986, Randy Travis received his first Gold album, for his debut release "Storms of Life."
Today in 1988, K.T. Oslin became the first woman to win the Country Music Association Song of the Year trophy, for "'80's Ladies." Kathy Mattea's "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses" won the Single of The Year Award at the CMA awards event, while Roy Rogers and Opry member Loretta Lynn were elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 1990, Mark Chesnutt's debut single, "Too Cold At Home," hit number one.
Today in 1992, Tim McGraw appeared on the country charts for the first time with the single "Welcome to the Club."
Today in 1992, Garth Brooks' album "The Chase" debuted at number one on the pop and country album charts, bumping Billy Ray Cyrus' "Some Gave All" album from the top spot on both lists.
Today in 1993, Willie Nelson and the IRS settled their long-standing tax dispute.
Today in 1995, Lonestar's self-titled debut album was released.
Today in 2000, Mark Wills made his debut on ABC-TV's "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher."
Today in 2000, new releases included Sara Evans' album "Born To Fly," Chalee Tennison's "This Woman's Heart," the compilation project "Grand Ole Opry 75th Anniversary Collection Volume 2," and Waylon Jennings' album "Waylon and the Waymore Blues Band: Never Die Live" -- which features guest appearances from Montgomery Gentry and Travis Tritt.
Today in 2001, Jeff Carson was tapped to be the spokesperson for the National Association of Slain Officers. The non-profit organization was created in 1998 to provide support and encouragement for the immediate family members of our nation's fallen police officers.
Today in 2003, The Dixie Chicks participated in a fundraising concert for the Honor the Earth Foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Today in 2004, SHeDAISY performed a free concert for military personnel and their families at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.
Today in 2005, Bobby Pinson and Trent Willmon were among the performers at the 2nd annual McGuiness Girls' Night Out fundraiser in Nashville, supporting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund.
Today in 2006, new releases included Brad Paisley's "Brad Paisley Christmas," Wynonna Judd's "A Classic Christmas," Shooter Jennings' "Shooter Jennings and the .357's Live At Irving Plaza 4.18.06," Heartland's "I Loved Her First," and Jimmy Buffett's "Take The Weather With You."
Today in 2007, Vince Gill, John Rich, Trisha Yearwood, Taylor Swift, a solo Heidi Newfield, Raul Malo, Patty Griffin, and Jewel were among the performers at the "All for the Hall" benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in New York City. It was the second performance that day for Malo, who before the country event took part in a concert salute to Elton John at Carnegie Hall.
Today in 2007, Tanya Tucker, T.G. Sheppard, Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson, and T. Graham Brown were among the performers at Steve Cropper's annual fundraiser for the T.J. Martell Foundation.
Today in 2007, The Bellamy Brothers launched their affiliation with Food For The Hungry with a concert in Waco, Texas.< |