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Family Scandal Gets Jerry Lee Booted From Britain This Day in Country Music – May 22nd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:58 +0000

1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis arrives in London, where he admits he’s married his teenage cousin, Myra. He’s booed offstage and forced to cancel 34 of his 37 scheduled concerts. 2012 – Pistol Annies’ Angaleena Presley marries tour manager Jordan Powell in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. 2011 – Reba McEntire, Jean Shepard and songwriter [...]

Jerry Lee Lewis Promises He Will Be "Goode" On The Opry This Day In Country Music – January 20th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:00:49 +0000

2009 – Faith Hill performs “If My Heart Had Wings” at the Washington Convention Center during ABC’s “The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration.” Also appearing: Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Sting, Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder. 2005 – Keith Urban and John Fogerty tape an episode of “CMT Crossroads” together at Union Station in Los Angeles. [...]

Feature Performers For The 2012 Bull Bash Release Their Debut Single This Day In Country Music – January 6th

Sean Ericson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:07:38 +0000

2009 – Emblem Music Group releases ‘s debut single, “Wild At Heart”. 2007 – Brad Paisley makes a move to #1 in the Billboard chart with “She’s Everything”. 2005 – Lee Ann Womack’s “I May Hate Myself In The Morning” video, featuring Jack Ingram, debuts on CMT. 1998 – Trisha Yearwood and LeAnn Rimes are [...]

Walking The Line For Johnny Cash And Keith Urban Getting Closer This Day In Country Music – November 16th

Sean Ericson — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:00:27 +0000

2010 – Capitol releases the Keith Urban album “Get Closer”. 2005 – CBS’ “I Walk The Line: A Night For Johnny Cash” features Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, Dwight Yoakam, Jerry Lee Lewis, Norah Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock, Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix and Alison Krauss. 2003 – Alabama adds to its [...]

Celebrity Birthdays for September 29 – Jerry Lee Lewis, Bryant Gumbel and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:00:22 +0000

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

Jerry Lee Lewis
Age: 76
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Helping pioneer rock and roll music, songs like ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ and ‘Breathless,’ once marrying his 13-year-old cousin, and his nickname ‘The Killer’

Bryant Gumbel
Age: 63
Occupation: Television Journalist and Sportscaster
Known For: Fifteen years as co-host of NBC’s ‘The Today Show,’ and currently hosting HBO’s acclaimed investigative series ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’

This Day In Country Music History – April 27th

Sean Ericson — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:30:34 +0000

On this day in 2010, Joe Nichols’ “Gimmie That Girl,” grabbed the top spot on both the Billboard and Mediabase Country Singles charts, marking Joe’s fourth #1. Today in 2004, after a five-week stay at the top, Kenny Chesney’s “When The Sun Goes Down” was replaced at #1 by Keith Urban”S “You’ll Think Of Me”. [...]

Elvis and Jerry Lee On Long Lost Tape? – You Get To Listen and Vote

Danny Merrell — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:20:28 +0000

We've heard this type of story before, and we always wonder - Why couldn't this happen to me?! Another yard sale - another possible priceless treasure. A Nashville resident purchased a tape that he thought was just a mixture of cuts from Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis, but what it could be is the only ever recorded duet between the two.