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| 9/9/2010 |
Today In Country Music History
Today in 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
Today in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis topped the Billboard country singles chart with "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On."
Today in 1968, Buck Owens performed at the White House for President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Today in 1978, Waylon Jennings was at number one on the chart with "I've Always Been Crazy," which held the top spot for three weeks.
Today in 1989, the late Keith Whitley's hit "Wonder Do You Think Of Me" reached number one on the chart, while Garth Brooks' single "If Tomorrow Never Comes" made its country chart debut.
Today in 1991, Tracy Byrd married his wife, Michelle in a ceremony in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
Today in 1996, the legendary Bill Monroe passed away at the Northcrest Medical Center in Springfield, Tennessee, five months after suffering a stroke.
Today in 2001, filming began on the second season of Billy Ray Cyrus' PAX television series, "Doc."
Today in 2002, Alan Jackson performed in Washington, D.C. as the nation's capital began its remembrance of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. His set at the Pentagon aired live on ABC's "Good Morning America." Later that evening, he performed as part of the Concert for America at the Kennedy Center, which also featured Reba McEntire. That show was taped for broadcast two days later -- on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
Today in 2003, new CD releases included June Carter Cash's "Wildwood Flower," Clay Walker's "A Few Questions," Suzy Bogguss' "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and the compilation "Remembering Patsy Cline," which featured contributions from various artists including Terri Clark, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Amy Grant, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack.
Today in 2005, the Dixie Chicks, Trisha Yearwood, and Garth Brooks were among those who participated in the network TV telethon "Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast." The event aired simultaneously on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and a number of other networks.
Today in 2006, Taylor Swift made her Grand Ole Opry debut, which she described as unbelievably surreal.
Today in 2006, Tim McGraw was among the performers at a 60th birthday party for former President Bill Clinton in Toronto, joining Billy Crystal, Sarah McLachlan, and Lenny Kravitz for the special show benefiting William Jefferson Clinton Foundation.
Today in 2006, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks, and Crystal Gayle helped celebrate the opening of Nashville's new Schermerhorn Symphony Hall, attending the opening night gala.
Today in 2006, The Wreckers' "Leave The Pieces" reached number one on the country chart.
Today in 2007, Joe Nichols married longtime girlfriend Heather Singleton. The couple exchanged wedding vows at historic Whitfield Chapel in Savannah, Georgia.
Today in 2007, Montgomery Gentry, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Country Crow and the Allman Brothers performed at Farm Aid 2007: A Homegrown Festival on Randall's Island east of Manhattan, New York.
Today in 2008, Phil Vassar released the remake of his "Prayer of a Common Man" digitally to bring attention to the issue of hunger in the U.S. and to raise money for Feeding America.
Today in 2008, new CD releases included Patty Loveless' "Sleepless Nights," Hal Ketchum's "Father Time," and Jessica Simpson's country debut "Do You Know."
Today in 2008, Vince Gill performed at the ParkinSongs benefit concert in Nashville in support of the American Parkinson Disease Association - Middle Tennessee Chapter.
Today in 2009, Vince Gill was honored by The Recording Academy, and received the President's Merit Award at The GRAMMY Salute To Country Music show in Nashville. Amy Grant, Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss, Michael McDonald, and Steve Martin were among the performers.< |
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