Celebrity Birthdays Include
The Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines is 34
Actor Roger Moore is 81
Actor Harry Anderson is 56
Actor Greg Evigan is 55
Actress Lori Petty is 45
Actor Jon Seda is 38
Actor Max Thieriot is 20
Basketball Hall of Famer John Wooden is 98
Designer Ralph Lauren is 69
Pro Football Hall of Famer Charlie Joiner is 61
Olympic speed skater Sheila Young is 58
World Golf Hall of Famer Beth Daniel is 52
Designer Isaac Mizrahi is 47
TV and radio sports personality Jim Rome is 44
Former baseball star Joe Girardi is 44
Today In Country Music History
Today in 1946, Grandpa Jones wed Ramona Riggins.
Today in 1967, Tammy Wynette had her first solo number one country hit with "I Don't Wanna Play House."
Today in 1969, the "Galveston" single by Glen Campbell was certified Gold.
Today in 1977, Elvis Presley's "In Concert" album was certified Gold and Platinum simultaneously.
Today in 1985, Ricky Skaggs was named the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year, the Judds won first of three straight CMA Vocal Duo of the Year Awards, and bluegrass legends Flatt and Scruggs were elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 1985, Lee Greenwood's single "God Bless the USA" was the Country Music Association's Song of the Year.
Today in 1989, Roy Orbison's name was added to the West Texas Walk of Fame.
Today in 1992, John Denver launched a concert tour of China. It was the most extensive tour by a Western artist ever approved by the Beijing government.
Today in 1997, federal aviation officials said John Denver didn't have a valid pilot's license when his plane crashed off the California coast two days earlier.
Today in 1999, Vince Gill was inducted into Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 1999, Reba McEntire and Trisha Yearwood were among the famous folks on hand at New York City's famed Madison Square Garden for a tribute concert honoring Carole King.
Today in 2000, the Grand Ole Opry's 75th birthday celebration included a red carpet walk of stars, special weekend performances and the cutting of a large birthday cake.
Today in 2000, Bryan White and wife, Erika Page, were married.
Today in 2003, the Dixie Chicks were named the winners of the Defenders of Democracy Award by the People for the American Way Foundation. The Chicks were unable to accept their award personally at the ceremony, which took place at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Comedian/political commentator Bill Maher accepted on their behalf.
Toady in 2005, a bronze statue of Hank Williams was revealed at the Willie Nelson & Friends Museum in Nashville.
Today in 2006, Freddy Fender died of cancer at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 69.
Today in 2007, Big & Rich's "Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace" mini movie had its world premier on CMT. The western-themed clip showcases the classic battle between good and evil, with the duo's John Rich as a gunslinger and Big Kenny portraying a preacher with a drinking habit.
Today in 2007, Diamond Rio launched their annual two-day event in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. The fundraiser included a concert, silent auction, and golf tournament.
Today in 2007, Deana Carter hosted Fashion for EveryBody 2007 at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville in support of the Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee.
Today in 2007, Van Zant performed a special acoustic concert for troops at Ft. Hood, Texas.< |