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| 3/4/2010 |
Today In Country Music History
Today in 1978, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson topped the charts with "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys." The song remained at number one for four weeks, which was the longest chart-topping streak that any song had that year.
Today in 1983, George Jones married Nancy Sepulveda in Woodville, Texas.
Today in 1994, Reba McEntire's "Greatest Hits" album was certified double Platinum, making her the first woman in country music history to have five multi-Platinum albums.
Today in 1996, the legendary Minnie Pearl died in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 83.
Today in 2000, Montgomery Gentry's debut album, "Tattoos and Scars," was certified Gold.
Today in 2001, Terri Clark was among the winners at The Junos, Canada's equivalent of the Grammys.
Today in 2002, plans were announced to make Rascal Flatts' hit single "I'm Movin' On" a book.
Today in 2003, Gary Allan snagged his very first number one song with "Man To Man."
Today in 2004, Lonestar presented an award during opening ceremonies of the 2004 Country Radio Seminar.
Today in 2008, Charlie Daniels was honored with the Career Achievement Award at the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame dinner and awards ceremony, while Joe Nichols, Phil Vassar, Shooter Jennings, Jennifer Hanson, and Randy Houser performed at the first annual Country Radio Broadcasters Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame post-induction party. The events took place in Nashville during the annual Country Radio Seminar.
Today in 2008, Bill Anderson was honored by the University of Georgia in Athens and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame for his long and productive career in the entertainment industry. The ceremony included the unveiling of a historical marker noting the recording of his first hit song, "City Lights," at the former WGTV studios in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education.
Today in 2008, new releases included Alan Jackson's album "Good Time," Carlene Carter's CD "Stronger," and Ashton Shepherd's debut disc "Sounds So Good," while LeAnn Rimes released the video for her single "Good Friends and a Glass of Wine."
Today in 2009, Randy Owen received the Country Radio Broadcasters' artist humanitarian award at a Country Radio Seminar event. He was recognized for his efforts to raise money to fight cancer and help children battling the disease through the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids.
Today in 2009, Tim McGraw was the host and headline performer at the Country Radio Seminar's Music City Jam, while Jimmy Wayne led the bill for the KCRS Live! event, which also featured Kelley Lovelace, Ashley Gorley and Jonathan Singleton.< |
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