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Happy Anniversary Blake And Miranda This Day in Country Music – May 14th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:04:49 +0000

2011 – Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are married at the Don Strange Ranch near Boerne, Texas… in front of Reba McEntire, Dierks Bentley, Martina McBride and The Bellamy Brothers. 2006 – Six weeks after breaking his wrist in a cross-country motorbike race, Craig Morgan breaks his right leg in another competition in Vanleer, [...]

Watch Alan Jackson Perform 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' at George Jones' Funeral

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:57 +0000

Country superstar Alan Jackson closed out George Jones' funeral service in Nashville last Thursday with a fitting version of 'He Stopped Loving Her Today.' Now, the Grand Ole Opry has placed the video online for fans to enjoy.

Award Winning Automotive Destruction This Day in Country Music – April 16th (video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:44:27 +0000

2007 – Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” video swipes three trophies at the CMT Music Awards, held at Belmont University’s Curb Events Center in Nashville. Among other victors are Jack Ingram, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Sugarland and Kenny Chesney. 2012 – Capitol releases Little Big Town’s “Pontoon” to radio. 2010 – Alan Jackson is [...]

Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt + More Added to George Jones' Final Concert

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:00:53 +0000

If you're one of the many fans who's disappointed because you couldn't get a ticket to George Jones' sold out farewell concert in Nashville, well ... prepare to get even more disappointed. On top of the enormous roster of guest stars slated to appear at the once-in-a-lifetime event, Jones has just added even more star power, including Alan Jackson and Travis Tritt.

Alan Jackson Releasing 'Precious Memories Volume II'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:00:37 +0000

Alan Jackson is best known for his traditional brand of mainstream country, but he’s also been successful in gospel music. Now, the singer is set to unveil a second collection of countrified gospel standards, announcing that ‘Precious Memories Volume II’ is set for release later this month. The album is a follow-up to ‘Precious Memories,’ [...]

The Hag's First #1 This Day in Country Music – March 4th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:00:05 +0000

1967 – Merle Haggard goes to #1 on the Billboard chart for the first time… with “The Fugitive”. 2010 – Rascal Flatts has a guest role on CBS-TV’s “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” The script has bass player Jay DeMarcus electrocuted in the opening scene as the band plays “Unstoppable”. 2008 – Arista releases Alan [...]

Waylon at the Crossroads This Day in Country Music – February 27th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:00:37 +0000

2009 – Jamey Johnson and Shooter Jennings tape an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at Rocketown in Nashville. The set list naturally includes “In Color”. That was not the first or last time they would share the stage. Check out this 2012 performance of “Waymore’s Blues”. 2006 – Joe Nichols earns his first gold single, for [...]

Detroit Shuts Down This Day in Country Music – January 28th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:23:58 +0000

2009 – Warner Bros. releases John Rich’s “Shuttin’ Detroit Down” to radio. 2003 – Virgin releases the soundtrack to “How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days.” Included: Keith Urban’s “Somebody Like You”. 1996 – Pepsi debuts a new commercial featuring Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’ Heart” during Super Bowl XXX, while Ford debuts a [...]

9 to 5 Debuts This Day in Country Music – December 19th (video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:03:07 +0000

1980 – Dolly Parton’s first movie, “9 To 5,” debuts. Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin co-star in the picture, buoyed by a title song written and performed by Parton. 2011 – Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood gets engaged to Warner Bros. marketing executive Kelli Cashiola at her home in Nashville. 2005 – Gary Allan collects a gold [...]

"Greatest Song of The Decade" Announced on This Day in Country Music – November 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:20:33 +0000

2010 – Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” ranks #1 as CMT debuts “40 Greatest Songs Of The Decade”. 2008 – Curb releases the Rodney Atkins single “It’s America,” with Bruce Springsteen references in the chorus, to radio. 2006 – The Judds perform “Love Can Build A Bridge” at a groundbreaking [...]

A Texas Songwriting Legend Born This Day in Country Music – November 6th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:59:38 +0000

1941 – Singer-songwriter Guy Clark born in Monahans, Texas. His credits include “Heartbroke,” by Ricky Skaggs; “She’s Crazy For Leavin’,” by Rodney Crowell; “Oklahoma Borderline,” by Vince Gill, and Kenny Chesney’s “Hemingway’s Whiskey”. 2010 – Martina McBride is joined by Train to shoot an installment of “CMT Crossroads” at Rocketown in Nashville. Among the performances: [...]

The Country Gets Footloose, Again! This Day in Country Music – November 5th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:09:58 +0000

2010 – Filming on “Footloose,” starring Julianne Hough, wraps in Georgia. Blake Shelton rocks out on the remake of the famous Movie theme song. 2006 – Reba McEntire and Ronnie Milsap are among the first six inductees into Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame. Also embedded in the cement: Roy Orbison, songwriters Boudleaux and Felice [...]

The Birth of Hell or High Water This Day in Country Music – October 30th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:16:21 +0000

1954 – T. Graham Brown born in Atlanta, Georgia. Infusing country with a blue-eyed soul style. Brown finds favor in the late-1980s with such hits as “Don’t Go To Strangers,” “Darlene” and “Hell And High Water”. 2011 – Trace Adkins sings the national anthem at Nashville’s LP Field, where the Tennessee Titans slam the Indianapolis [...]

Country Singer Faces and Defeats Hank Aaron and Willie Mays This Day in Country Music – October 29th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:03:17 +0000

1956 – Charley Pride pitches four innings of shutout ball, as the Negro League All-Stars beat the Major League All-Stars–including Hank Aaron and Willie Mays–4-2. 2009 – Taylor Swift’s single “You Belong With Me” is certified gold, platinum and double-platinum. 2004 – Rascal Flatts’ “Feels Like Today” album receives simultaneous gold and platinum certification. [...]

Alan Jackson Arrives In The Real World This Day in Country Music – October 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:02:16 +0000

1958 – Alan Jackson born in Newnan, Georgia. The first artist signed to Arista Records’ country division in 1989, he becomes a traditional icon thanks to such hits as “Don’t Rock The Jukebox,” “Gone Country” and “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)”. 2011 – Capitol releases Keith Urban’s “You Gonna Fly” to radio. [...]

Celebrity Birthdays for October 17 — Alan Jackson and More

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:22:37 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Alan Jackson
Age: 54
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Blending honky tonk and mainstream country sounds, 35 number one country hits such as 'Don't Rock the Jukebox' and 'Chattahoochee,' winning two Grammy Awards, and being a member of the Grand Ole Opry

Hank Williams Sr. and Jr. Sing Together This Day in Country Music – October 9th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:14:05 +0000

1989 – The pairing of Hank Williams Jr. with Hank Sr. on “There’s A Tear In My Beer” wins two honors during the 23rd annual Country Music Association awardsImpressing those in attendance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House: Vocal Event and Music Video of the Year, directed by Ethan Russell. 2009 – Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen” [...]

Jake's Big Break Didn't Get Away This Day in Country Music – September 25th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:00:44 +0000

2005 – Jake Owen signs with RCA Records. 2004 – Drummer Keech Rainwater, of Lonestar, marries CMT Canada employee Elissa Lansdell in Toronto. The ceremony includes a taped performance by the band of “Amazed”. 2001 – Alan Jackson records “Drive (For Daddy Gene)” and “That’d Be Alright”. 1999 – “Something Like That” takes [...]

The Music Fades to Black This Day in Country Music – September 12th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:02:00 +0000

2003 – Johnny Cash dies at Nashville’s Baptist Hospital, of complications from diabetes, four months after the death of his wife, June Carter. The Man In Black was a member of both the Country Music and Rock & Roll Halls of Fame. The following video for the song “Hurt” is generally recognized as his epitaph. 2008 [...]

Alan Jackson Tries for Country Clash Hall of Fame [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:44:55 +0000

Alan Jackson and his new song, 'You Go Your Way' is trying for his 7th straight win which would put him into the Country Clash Hall of Fame.

Jackson will take on the new song from Gloriana on today's Clash.