Today In Country Music History
Today in 1961, Jim Reeves recorded "Welcome To My World."
Today in 1985, Randy Travis released the single "1982."
Today in 1990, Merle Haggard filed for divorce from his fourth wife, Debora Parret.
Today in 1997, Carl Perkins suffered a stroke. He died less than two months later.
Today in 1998, Lee Ann Womack's single "A Little Past Little Rock" hit number one on the "Radio & Records" Country Top 50 chart.
Today in 2000, NBC aired "Dixie Chicks: On The Fly," the band's first network special.
Today in 2001, Charlie Daniels underwent surgery for prostate cancer.
Today in 2003, Travis Tritt and his wife, Teresa, welcomed their son, Tarian Nathaniel Tritt at a Marietta, Georgia area hospital at 1:26 a.m. The newest member of the Tritt family, who weighed in at six-pounds, 12-ounces, joined older brother Tristan and sister Tyler.
Today in 2003, Brooks & Dunn's Ronnie Dunn was among those induction into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
Today in 2004, Rebecca Lynn Howard helped Santa Claus distribute 15 tons of gifts to children on the Santa Special, an annual railroad trip traveling through Appalachia.
Today in 2005, Lila McCann married Mike Wolofsky at Nashville's Hermitage Hotel.
Today in 2005, Aaron Tippin began a nine-day USA tour of the Middle East where he performed for American soldiers.
Today in 2006, Tracy Lawrence was at the Nashville Rescue Mission to cook Thanksgiving turkeys.
Today in 2006, Charlie Daniels, Sawyer Brown, Phil Vassar, Craig Morgan, Joe Nichols and Daryle Singletary performed at the annual Christmas For Kids benefit at the Ryman Auditorium.
Today in 2007, Trisha Yearwood was a guest co-host on ABC's "The View." She also performed on the show.< |