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| 9/1/2010 |
Today in Country Music History
Today in 1947, Eddy Arnold spent the first of 21 weeks at number one on "Billboard's" country chart with "I'll Hold You in My Heart."
Today in 1976, Conway Twitty's "Greatest Hits Volume 2" album was released.
Today in 1980, Waylon Jennings topped the "Billboard" country chart with "Theme From the Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol? Boys)."
Today in 1986, Suzy Bogguss married Doug Crider.
Today in 1988, "The Legendary Jim Reeves" album was released.
Today in 2001, Johnny Cash was released from Nashville's Baptist Hospital after receiving four days of treatment for bronchitis. Cash suffered from autonomic neuropathy, a chronic condition, which made him susceptible to bronchial infections. It was his second hospitalization in the past month.
Today in 2001, Aaron Tippin performed his patriotic single "Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly" on CNN's "Larry King Live."
Today in 2003, Jeff Carson and his wife celebrated the birth of their first child, son Dayton Grei Herndon Carson, at a Nashville-area hospital.
Today in 2003, Lonestar headlined the American Diabetes Association's 3rd Annual Jean Therapy Gala at the Vanderbilt Stadium Club in Nashville.
Today in 2003, Diamond Rio, Marty Stuart, and Connie Smith took part in the "Rhythms of the South" program, an initiative to promote tourism in Nashville.
Today in 2004, Toby Keith cancelled an upcoming show on his Big Throwdown tour because he was recovering from throat problems.
Today in 2005, Terri Clark's "Life Goes On" and Montgomery Gentry's "Something To Be Proud Of: The Best of 1999-2005" were among the new releases hitting stores.
Today in 2005, Wal-Mart kicked off its "Home For the Holidays" ad campaign, with Garth Brooks and Martina McBride among the artists featured.
Today in 2006, Heidi Newfield announced that she was leaving Trick Pony to launch a solo career.
Today in 2006, Steve Wariner had gall bladder surgery at a Nashville hospital. The procedure forced him to cancel a number of high-profile events, including the BMI Awards and the CMA Awards Reunion.
Today in 2006, Alabama's album "Songs of Inspiration" debuted on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart at number one. Taylor Swift's self-titled effort entered the list at number three.
Today in 2007, the funeral for Porter Wagoner was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Travis Tritt, Patty Loveless, John Conlee, Steve Wariner, The Whites, and Ricky Skaggs were among the numerous country stars who attended the service. The 80-year-old Wagoner died a few days earlier, just weeks after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
Today in 2007, Lyle Lovett received the Americana Music Association's inaugural Trailblazer Award at the organization's 2007 Honors and Awards show in Nashville. He also performed at the event.
Today in 2007, Taylor Swift's ad campaign as the November Body By Milk feature artist began.
Today in 2008, thousands of people turned out for Porter Wagoner's funeral at the Grand Ole Opry. Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, The Oak Ridge Boys' Duane Allen, and The Whites participated in the ceremony. Mourners included Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, and Travis Tritt, as well as Patty Loveless, John Conlee, Steve Wariner, and Ricky Skaggs.
Today in 2008, "The Marty Stuart Show" began its run on the RFD Channel.< |
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