An Early Father’s Day Gift For George Strait This Day in Country Music – June 9th (Video)
1990 - George Strait begins a five-week visit to #1 on the Billboard country chart
1990 - George Strait begins a five-week visit to #1 on the Billboard country chart
The legendary Kenny Rogers has had one of the most successful and longest-lived careers of any artist of his generation, but he still hadn't achieved the pinnacle of country success -- induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame -- until this year.
The Country Music Hall of Fame just added a little more fame to its halls with the pending induction of Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and Cowboy Jack Clement. It's country music's highest honor, and the three join the ranks of artists such as Reba McEntire and Vince Gill.
2011 - Carrie Underwood makes her movie acting debut,
1977 - Kenny Rogers has charted more than 120 hit singles, do you know which song was his first #1?
1972 - Grammy voters shower Kris Kristofferson with five nominations as a songwriter for three songs:
1993 - Elvis Presley receives tribute with a 29-cent U.S. postage stamp, his '50s-era likeness selected in a poll of citizens.
1983 - Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton earn a platinum single for "Islands In The Stream".
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.
When tickets went on sale a few weeks ago at the Temple Theater in Lufkin for the Kenny Roger's concert, they sold out within 15 minutes, but...
You still have a chance to get tickets for this Saturday's show.
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
UPDATE - Tickets were sold out in 15 minutes. If you would like to be put onto the waiting list for tickets that may not be used by season ticket holders you may call 633-5454 for details.
You don't get many chances to see a legend perform, but on November 17th, the man who has had over 120 hit singles is coming to Lufkin.
Kenny Rogers will be in town soon and tickets are on sale as of 11 this morning (Wednesday).