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| 7/1/2009 |
Today In Country Music History
Today in 1956, Elvis Presley appeared on "The Steve Allen Show." On the show he wore tails and sang "Hound Dog" to a bassett hound, and was forbidden to dance. Teens protested the next day in front of NBC, saying that they wanted the "real Elvis."
Today in 1972, Alabama gave their first paid performance at Canyonland Park, Alabama. At the time, they were known as Wild Country.
Today in 1981, the "Angel Of The Morning" single by Juice Newton was certified Gold.
Today in 1990, Hank Williams Jr. married Mary Jane Thomas, a former Hawaiian Tropic model, in Montana.
Today in 1994, Mary Chapin Carpenter hit number one with the single "I Take My Chances."
Today in 1996, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that John Denver must stand trial for a 1994 drunk driving accident near Aspen. He had allegedly run his car into a tree.
Today in 1997, the album "Carryin' Your Love With Me" by George Strait was certified Gold and Platinum simultaneously.
Today in 1998, Martina McBride joined the Lilith Fair lineup in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the first contemporary country artist to guest on the pop music festival's female-dominated bill.
Today in 1999, Shania Twain played the final date of her highly successful world tour in her hometown of Timmins, Ontario. It had also served as the starting point for the tour more than a year earlier.
Today in 2003, Willie Nelson's collaboration with Toby Keith, "Beer For My Horses," marked its fifth week at number one on the chart, becoming Willie's longest running chart topping hit. It surpassed Willie's duet with Waylon Jennings, 1978's "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys," which spent four weeks at number one.
Today in 2003, Tracy Byrd's "The Truth About Men," Marty Stuart's "Country Music," and Buddy Jewell's self-titled debut album were among the new releases.
Today in 2003, "Lonestar: Concert for the Military," a TV special filmed on the deck of the retired aircraft carrier Intrepid in New York City, premiered on CMT.
Today in 2004, Glen Campbell began serving time in one of the toughest jails in America -- Maricopa County's infamous "Tent City," out in the Arizona desert. His ten-day stint was part of his sentence in connection with his conviction on extreme DUI charges in November 2003. Campbell also received two years' probation, and during that time he wasn't allowed to drink, as well as 75 hours of community service, and a 900-dollar fine.
Today in 2006, Kenny Chesney's "Summertime" was racking up its fourth week at number one on the "Billboard" country chart.
Today in 2007, the "Nashville Star" tour kicked off in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It featured season five winner Angela Hacker, her brother Zac Hacker, David St. Romain, and Joshua Stevens.
Today in 2007, Kix Brooks officially opened his winery, Arrington Vineyards, the first commercial winery in Williamson County, Tennessee.< |
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