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Toby Takes Cover From Mortar Fire This Day in Country Music – April 29th [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:03:04 +0000

2011 – Toby Keith is forced to take cover in a bunker… when four mortars explode nearby just before he is to go on stage to perform for American soldiers in the Middle East. 2009 – Keith Urban’s “Kiss A Girl” video debuts on CMT.com. 2004 – Wynonna and the rock band Heart tape an [...]

Live From New York It's Dolly, This Day in Country Music – April 15th (video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:23:53 +0000

1989 – Dolly Parton is the guest host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live.” She sings “Why’d You Come In Here Lookin’ Like That”. 2008 – Capitol releases the self-titled debut album by Lady Antebellum. 2004 – Big & Rich stage a parade in Nashville as they shoot the video to “Save A [...]

Possibly The Greatest Country Song in History Recorded This Day in Country Music – February 6th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:38:44 +0000

1980 – George Jones records… “He Stopped Loving Her Today” at the Columbia Recording Studio in Nashville, then bets producer Billy Sherrill that the record won’t go to #1. 2012 – EMI releases Eric Church’s “Springsteen” to radio. Referenced in the lyrics: “I’m On Fire,” “Born To Run,” “Glory Days” and “Born In The U.S.A.”. [...]

Dolly Strikes Gold For The First Time This Day in Country Music – February 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:35:11 +0000

1978 – “Here You Come Again” is certified as Dolly Parton’s first gold single. 2011 – Miranda Lambert nabs seven nominations in the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, making her the leading contender. 2009 – Faith Hill sings “America, The Beautiful” before the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, with [...]

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 [...]

The Stream Flows Platinum This Day in Country Music – December 7th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:43:34 +0000

1983 – Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton earn a platinum single for “Islands In The Stream”. 2008 – George Jones is celebrated during the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., along with Barbra Streisand, Morgan Freeman and two members of The Who. 2007 – An installment of “CMT Crossroads” pairing LeAnn Rimes and Joss [...]

Being Hit By A Car Was The Best Thing That Could Have Happened This Day in Country Music – December 3rd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:04:47 +0000

1960 – Dave Dudley is hit by a car. His insurance company pays him $14,000 which jump starts his coming success. He invests the $14,000 he receives from the insurance company to record “Six Days On The Road”. 2006 – Dolly Parton and Smokey Robinson are awarded Kennedy Center Honors in a Washington, D.C., event [...]

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. [...]

Dolly Parton Gets Her Own Slot Machines in Las Vegas

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:00:24 +0000

Dolly Parton is used to having many things named after her — like her theme park, Dollywood. But now, the country music is being made into a new slot machine in partnership with International Game Technology (IGT). The new machine — Dolly Parton Video Slots – along with Two Doors Down and Nine to Five Spinning [...]

The Top Duet of All Time? This Day in Country Music – September 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:02:06 +0000

2005 – The Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton single “Islands In The Stream” tops the list with the debut of “CMT 100 Greatest Duets”. That was back in 2005. What do you think is the best duet today? 2009 – Buddy Miller wins four times during the Americana Music Association Awards & Honors at the [...]

A Good Day For Ex's This Day in Country Music – July 11th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:52:45 +0000

Even if your “Ex” doesn’t invoke goo memories, this classic from George Strait probably will. 2006 – Carrie Underwood performs the national anthem prior to Major League Baseball’s all-star game at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park. The American League beats the National League, 3-2. 1995 – Before the All-Star Game at Arlington, Texas, Lyle Lovett sings [...]

Three Weeks Makes Forever and Ever, Amen. This Day in Country Music – June 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:00:32 +0000

This artist released a 25th anniversary greatest hits album recently. Can you believe it was back in 1987 that Randy Travis Hit number 1 with “Forever and Ever, Amen”? 2006 – Sugarland receives a gold single for “Just Might (Make Me Believe)”. 2005 – “You’ll Think Of Me” brings Keith Urban the first platinum [...]

My Wife Thinks You're Dead, This Day in Country Music – June 12th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:04:00 +0000

2009 – Shania Twain speaks to fans for the first time about her split from Robert John “Mutt” Lange in an online letter, saying she’s “inspired by my pain to write.” She also notes she’s gone skydiving and deep-sea diving for the first time. 2004 – Terri Clark becomes the first Canadian-born female to [...]

"I Will Always Love…" This Day In Country Music – June 8th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:00:47 +0000

In 1974 Dolly Parton performed on “The Porter Wagoner Show”. She sang the song that she wrote after the breakup of her and Porter. The now legendary song went to #1 that same year. 2011 – Blake Shelton is the only double winner in the CMT Music Awards at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. 2009 – From the [...]

Pure Love From A Rabbitt This Day In Country Music – June 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:00:08 +0000

A number 1 Country song written by a Rabbitt? Yep, and it’s performed by Ronnie Milsap! 2011 – Luke Bryan tapes an installment of “CMT Crossroads” with The Doobie Brothers. Included in the set list: “Do I,” “Rain Is A Good Thing,” “Long Train’ Runnin’” and “China Grove”. 2009 – Joe Nichols begins his [...]

Remember Achy Breaky Heart? We Do, This Day In Country Music – May 30th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:11:51 +0000

It started it’s own dance craze and stayed at #1 for 5 weeks so somebody liked it. 2009 – Steve Martin makes his Grand Ole Opry debut, playing ”Foggy Mountain Breakdown” in Nashville with Vince Gill, Randy Scruggs, John McEuen and Stuart Duncan among his backing musicians. 2003 – Lonestar delivers a performance for military personnel [...]

Keith Whitley Continues His Reign With "Rain" This Day In Country Music – April 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:25:45 +0000

2011 – Joe Nichols teamed up with Billy Bob’s in Texas to help victims of the tsunami and earthquake that hit Japan one month earlier. Nichols’ fans were offered a special $10 wristband to attend his performance at the Fort Worth venue. 2006 – Rascal Flatts continued to reign at the top of the Country [...]

A Jukebox With A #1 Country Song This Day In Country Music – February 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:45 +0000

2011 – Miranda Lambert nabs seven nominations in the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, making her the leading contender. 2009 – Faith Hill sings “America, The Beautiful” before the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band playing halftime. Pittsburgh beats Arizona, 27-23. [...]

Black Gold, Texas Tea This Day In Country Music – January 19th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:38:28 +0000

2011 – Jason Aldean earns a gold single for “My Kinda Party”. 2010 – Shania Twain is featured as a guest judge on FOX-TV’s “American Idol” during the season’s third episode. 2005 – On the eve of George W. Bush’s inauguration, Lee Greenwood, Kenny Chesney, The Gatlins, Sara Evans, Clay Walker, Lyle Lovett, [...]

Celebrity Birthdays for January 19 – Dolly Parton, Katey Sagal and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:39 +0000

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

Dolly Parton
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress
Known For: Being one of the most successful female country artists of all time, appearing in movies like ’9 to 5,’ ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘Joyful Noise,’ her ginormous bustline, admitting to copious plastic surgery without shame, and generally being completely freakin’ adorable