The Country Gets Footloose, Again! This Day in Country Music – November 5th (Video)
2010 - Filming on "Footloose," starring Julianne Hough, wraps in Georgia.
2010 - Filming on "Footloose," starring Julianne Hough, wraps in Georgia.
1954 - T. Graham Brown born in Atlanta, Georgia. Infusing country with a blue-eyed soul style.
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
1958 - Alan Jackson born in Newnan, Georgia.
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
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 awards
2005 - Jake Owen signs with RCA Records.
2003 - Johnny Cash dies at Nashville's Baptist Hospital, of complications from diabetes, four months after the death of his wife, June Carter.
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.
1927 - Jimmy C. Newman born in High Point, Louisiana. He becomes the rare Cajun artist to achieve commercial success in country music, with more than 10 Top 10 hits from 1954-1966, leading to his entry into the Grand Ole Opry
Alan Jackson and his new song, 'You Go Your Way' gets another win on the KICKS 105 Country Clash taking 70% of the vote in yesterday's competition with the new song from Kix Brooks.
Jackson will now try for win number 6 as he takes on the latest from Darius Rucker.
Alan Jackson and his new song, 'You Go Your Way' will go for win number 5 on today's Country Clash as he will take on the new song from Kix Brooks, 'Bring it on Home'.