Today In Country Music History
Today in 1976, the "Searchin' For A Rainbow" album by the Marshall Tucker Band was certified Gold.
Today in 1981, the "Oak Ridge Boys Greatest Hits" album was certified Gold.
Today in 1986, George Strait's album "Something Special" was certified Gold.
Today in 1994, the "Naomi & Wynonna - The Farewell Tour" video was certified Gold.
Today in 1994, John Berry's first number one hit, "Your Love Amazes Me," debuted on the country charts.
Today in 1997, Tracy Byrd's self-titled album was certified Gold.
Today in 2002, Sons of the Desert frontman Drew Womack welcomed a new son of his own after his wife, Tara, delivered their first child. Arriving four weeks early, William Maxwell Womack weighed in at six-pounds, 13-ounces and was 18-and-a-half inches long.
Today in 2003, new CD releases included Alabama's "In The Mood: The Love Songs," Blake Shelton's "The Dreamer," and Steve Wariner's "Steal Another Day," while the DVD of the Dixie Chicks' NBC special, "An Evening with the Dixie Chicks," also arrived in stores.
Today in 2005, Dwight Yoakam, Jo Dee Messina, Chris Cagle, and Josh Gracin were among the performers for the Pepsi Smash Concert Series, in conjunction with Super Bowl 39.
Today in 2005, Diamond Rio frontman Marty Roe was honored as 2005 Alumnus of the Year for Nashville's Lipscomb University. The band also headlined the night's University Homecoming concert.
Today in 2006, Aaron Tippin performed in the Bahamas in support of The Abaco Barb Foundation, an organization that raises awareness and money for the nine remaining horses of that breed.
Today in 2007, Rascal Flatts and Big & Rich were featured in commercials that aired during the Super Bowl 41.
Today in 2008, The Wreckers' Jessica Harp tied the knot with violinist and band mate Jason Mowery in a ceremony at CJ's Off The Square, a local art gallery in Franklin, Tennessee.
Today in 2008, Clay Walker began playing in the week-long AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. It was his eleventh year to participate in the charity golf tournament.
Today in 2008, Taylor Swift made a guest appearance on ABC's "Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann."
Today in 2009, Roy Clark, Barbara Mandrell and Charlie McCoy were named as the 2009 inductees for the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 2009, the late Buck Owens' steel guitarist Tom Brumley, who performed and recorded with Owens in the '60s, passed away in San Antonio, Texas following a short illness. He was 73.< |