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The Redneck Qualifies To Walk This Day in Country Music – April 12th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:04:11 +0000

2008 – Gretchen Wilson takes her final exam at a high school in Wilson County, Tennessee. She passes the test, qualifying to receive her GED. 2010 – Hank Williams is honored with a special citation for “craftsmanship as a songwriter” as the Pulitzer Prize winners are announced. 2000 – Bill Anderson and Jon Randall [...]

Alabama Bill Moves to Assume Ownership of Hank Williams' Gravesite

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:30:13 +0000

A pending bill before the Alabama Legislature would empower the capital city of Montgomery to take over ownership of the cemetery where legendary country music pioneer Hank Williams is buried. The singer died in West Virginia on Jan. 1, 1953 at the age of 29. He is buried in Montgomery in the Oakwood Cemetery Annex, [...]

Nashville's Extreme Home Makeover This Day in Country Music – November 14th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:02:26 +0000

2010 – Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood’s Grand Ole Opry performance of “Temporary Home” are featured in ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” centered on the restoration of Nashville’s Lighthouse Christian School. 2006 – Clay Walker gets engaged to Jessica Craig at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Galveston, Texas. 2005 – The [...]

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 [...]

I Say It's 5 O'Clock This Day in Country Music – August 9th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:37:45 +0000

2003 – Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett spend the first of eight weeks at the top of the Billboard chart with “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere”. 2010 – Atlantic releases “As She’s Walking Away,” by The Zac Brown Band Featuring Alan Jackson, to radio. 2005 – Sugarland tapes an installment of “CMT Crossroads” with Bon [...]

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 [...]

Singer, Songwriter, Actor & Highwayman Born This Day in Country Music – June 22nd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:00:03 +0000

When it comes to songs that, for me, stand the test of time Kris Kristofferson has written many. One song in particular is always on my mp3 player. 2011 – Glen Campbell reveals in People magazine that he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Despite the issues it poses in remembering lyrics, he intends to launch [...]

Texas Singer, Songwriter Born This Day in Country Music – June 11th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:00:55 +0000

Texas is a hotbed for musical talent. Today we celebrate the birth of Bruce Robison. Click through to see one of his best songs. 2008 – Taylor Swift picks up a gold single for “Picture To Burn”. 2004 – “The Stepford Wives” opens in movie theaters, with Faith Hill in her acting debut. Others [...]

Golden Southern Nights This Day In Country Music – April 20th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:00:05 +0000

2011 – Jo Dee Messina sings the national anthem before a Nashville Predators playoff game at Bridgestone Arena. Carrie Underwood sings “Cowboy Casanova” during intermission with Vince Gill on guitar. The visiting Anaheim Ducks win, 6-3. 2008 – Hank Williams, Steve Wariner and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band are added to the Music City [...]

Alan Jackson Goes Country This Day In Country Music – January 28th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:00:04 +0000

2009 – Warner Bros. releases John Rich’s economic commentary “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 [...]

Hank Heads Down The Lonesome Highway This Day In Country Music – January 10th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:58:25 +0000

2010 – John Rich and his wife, Joan, have a son, Cash Rich, in Nashville. 2009 – Taylor Swift sings “Love Story” and “Forever & Always” as the musical guest on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live”. 2005 – The city council in Rincon, Georgia, approves a sign at the city limits proclaiming the community as [...]

"Lovesick Blues Day" This Day In Country Music – December 22nd

Sean Ericson — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:05:19 +0000

2010 – “Country Strong” debuts in Los Angeles and Nashville. Tim McGraw portrays the manager of a singer played by Gwyneth Paltrow in the picture, which also has roles for Ed Bruce, Lari White and Jim Lauderdale. 2009 – The Zac Brown Band’s “Highway 20 Ride” video premieres on CMT.com. 2006 – Jason [...]

A "Special" Thanksgiving For Kenny Chesney This Day In Country Music – November 23rd

Sean Ericson — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:10:43 +0000

2005 – ABC airs a Thanksgiving Eve special, “Kenny Chesney: Somewhere In The Sun,” featuring footage from his Pittsburgh stadium concert and the Caribbean islands. 2000 – Faith Hill stars in her first TV special, “Faith!,” on Thanksgiving on CBS. 2000 – Rascal Flatts sings “Prayin’ For Daylight” on an OshKosh B’Gosh float [...]

Norah Jones, Bob Dylan and Others Collaborate on 'The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams' [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:31:37 +0000

Bob Dylan, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Norah Jones, Jack White and Sheryl Crow are just some of the performers who’ve recorded tracks for a new project entitled ‘The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams.’

All were tasked with fleshing out and setting music to the words Williams wrote in old notebooks he carried with him — notebooks that sat in a vault for decades after the country legend’s death in 1953.

Josh Turner Sounds Like Who? This Day In Country Music – August 11th

Sean Ericson — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:24:33 +0000

2006 – “CMT Cross Country” debuts, demonstrating the parallels between a pair of country performers. The debut episode matches Josh Turner with one of his biggest influences, Randy Travis. 2005 – Billy Currington’s “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” video debuts on CMT. 2001 – Blake Shelton picks up his first #1 single in Billboard with [...]

"I Will Always Love…" Dolly Parton, This Day In Country Music History – June 13th

Sean Ericson — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:59:51 +0000

2006 – Sugarland receives a gold single for “Just Might (Make Me Believe)”. 2005 – “You’ll Think Of Me” brings Keith Urban the first platinum single of his career, while “Somebody Like You” is certified gold. 2004 – Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” is proclaimed the #1 country ballad of all-time [...]

This Day In Country Music History – March 16th

Sean Ericson — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:47:13 +0000

On this day in 2010, Faith Hill performed Abba’s song “The Winner Takes It All” as part of the rock & roll hall of fame induction ceremonies in New York. Today in 1996, Garth Brooks topped the charts with “The Beaches Of Cheyenne” … It was garth’s 15th Billboard number one. Eight members of Reba [...]