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| 9/7/2010 |
Today In Country Music History
Today in 1955, Elvis Presley topped the country charts with his most successful release on Sun Records, "I Forgot To Remember To Forget."
Today in 1985, Rosanne Cash hit number one on the country chart with "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me."
Today in 1987, the albums "Merry Christmas To You" and "The Last One To Know" by Reba McEntire were released.
Today in 1990, Dolly Parton's "Home For Christmas" album was released.
Today in 1991, Brooks & Dunn's debut single, "Brand New Man," reached number one on the Billboard country singles chart.
Today in 1994, Martina McBride's album "The Way I Am" was certified Gold.
Today in 2000, Martina McBride joined Amy Grant, Donna Summer and other women by contributing songs to "The Mercy Project," an album benefiting homes for troubled young women. Martina recorded a song for the project called "You'll Get Through This."
Today in 2004, Josh Gracin was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps.
Today in 2004, Alan Jackson's album "What I Do" was among the new releases. The disc includes the hits "Too Much of a Good Thing" and "Monday Morning Church."
Today in 2005, Brooks & Dunn's "Hillbilly Deluxe" debuted at number one on the Billboard country album chart.
Today in 2006, Toby Keith attended a gala premiere at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for the movie "Broken Bridges," his feature film debut.
Today in 2006, Rascal Flatts and Martina McBride were among the performers helping to launch the new football season on the TV special "NFL Opening Kickoff 2006."
Today in 2006, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were among the performers at the annual Fashion Rocks concert in New York. The event, ushering in Fashion Week in New York, served as a benefit for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Today in 2006, Tracy Lawrence hit a hole-in-one on the 12th hole at Ledges Golf Course in St. George, Utah, becoming the first person to log the accomplishment at that course.
Today in 2007, Garth Brooks celebrated the chart-topping success of his hit "More Than A Memory" with writers Lee Brice, Billy Montana, and Kyle Jacobs at an event at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
Today in 2007, Kenny Chesney welcomed a number of guests, including Dave Matthews, Uncle Kracker, and The Eagles' Joe Walsh, to the final show of his "Flip Flop Summer" tour, which wrapped in in Atlanta.
Today in 2007, Chely Wright presented Hattie Cotton Elementary in Nashville with about 300 musical instruments. She made the donation through her Reading, Writing and Rhythm Foundation.
Today in 2008, Taylor Swift was among the nominees at the MTV Video Music Awards. She was a contender for Best New Artist with her hit "Teardrops on My Guitar."
Today in 2008, Toby Keith, Clint Black, Joe Nichols, and Jessica Simpson were included on the TV special "America United: In Support of our Troops," which honored members of the military.
Today in 2008, Faith Hill began her second season singing "Waiting All Day For Sunday Night," her customized theme for NBC's "Sunday Night Football."
Today in 2008, Charlie Daniels took part in the Pittsburgh Steelers' home opener, singing the national anthem at before the football game and performing his hit "In America" during halftime.< |
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