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The Statlers Succeed Because Cash Stays Home This Day in Country Music – March 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:00:43 +0000

1965 – The Statler Brothers record “Flowers On The Wall”.The session was originally slated for Johnny Cash, who failed to appear, at the Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville. 2009 – Justin Moore sings “Small Town USA” in his Grand Ole Opry debut. 2003 – The state of Texas observes Lee Ann Womack Day. [...]

Canadians Invade America! This Day in Country Music – November 16th (video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:06:06 +0000

1970 – Anne Murray clutches a gold single with “Snowbird,” making her the first…The first Canadian artist to reach gold with a country hit. 2005 – CBS airs “I Walk The Line: A Night For Johnny Cash” with Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, Dwight Yoakam, Jerry Lee Lewis, Norah Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock, [...]

His Fiddle Really Was Gold This Day in Country Music – August 21st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:20:16 +0000

1979 – “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” brings The Charlie Daniels Band the only gold single of its career. Here is a video of Charlie Daniels performing that song on the Grand Ole Opry stage the day he was inducted. 2010 – Brad Paisley headlines a stadium for the first time, playing for 51,000 [...]

Houston Welcomes A Future Star This Day in Country Music – August 7th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 01:28:18 +0000

I’m from the Houston area and am constantly reminded of the history that comes from this part of the country. 2007 – Vince Gill, Mel Tillis and Ralph Emery are announced by the Country Music Association as the year’s Country Music Hall of Fame inductees during a ceremony at the Hall of Fame in [...]

"Lie Beside Me On The Sand" This Day in Country Music – August 3rd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:00:33 +0000

Sounds like fun! "Lie beside me on the sand Put some lotion in your hand Come on and make me feel nice N' Kiss me once or twice Say you love me again" 2010 – Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen” receives an MTV Video Music Awards nomination for Best Female Video pitting her against Beyonce, Ke$ha, [...]

Swingin' Becomes Popular This Day in Country Music – June 14th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:00:21 +0000

A Country favorite or one of the most annoying songs of all time? Either way, John Anderson strikes gold this day in 1983. 2011 – Alabama hosts Bama Rising, a benefit at Birmingham’s BJCC Arena that raises $2 million for tornado relief. Also on board: Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, [...]

It's A CMA Country Christmas This Day In Country Music – November 29th

Sean Ericson — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:06:30 +0000

2010 – Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles hosts the ABC special “CMA Country Christmas” with Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow, Martina McBride, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker and Little Big Town. 2007 – Gary Allan earns a gold album for his “Greatest Hits”. 2006 – Trick Pony performs at the Fremont Street Experience [...]

Keith Urban Puts You In A Song And LeAnne Rimes Is Blue For The First Time This Day In Country Music – September 13th

Sean Ericson — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:53:08 +0000

2010 – Capitol releases Keith Urban’s “Put You In A Song” to radio. 2009 – Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me” wins Best Female Video during the MTV Video Music Awards. Rapper Kanye West interrupts her acceptance speech at New York’s Radio City Music Hall to insist that Beyonce should have won. 2006 [...]

Some Of My Favorite Patsy Cline Songs On Her Birth Anniversary [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:18:20 +0000

There will never be another Patsy Cline...through the years, that sentence has gone from cliche to truism.

I've been working in radio for over 30 years, and whenever I play a song by Patsy Cline, the world just stops to listen to this beautiful voice. The words delicate and power do not go together, but somehow Patsy combine those two elements to her style...and made it work.

Patsy was born on this day in 1932. Let's take a look at some of her videos from the '50's and '60's.

Brad Paisley & Keith Urban Start A Band And Conway Goes "That Far" This Day In Country Music – September 8th

Sean Ericson — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:46:25 +0000

2008 – Arista releases Brad Paisley’s duet with Keith Urban, “Start A Band,” to radio. 2007 – Rodney Atkins climbs to #1 on the Billboard chart with “These Are My People”. 2005 – Capitol releases Trace Adkins’ “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” to radio. 1997 – LeAnn Rimes’ version of “How Do I Live” [...]

Patsy Cline's Former Home Renovated, Open for Tours [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:18:50 +0000

She’s one of the most important names in modern music history, but Patsy Cline fans haven’t had a place where they can go to celebrate her legacy — until now.

Thanks to the efforts of the aptly named Celebrating Patsy Cline Inc. organization, Cline’s Virginia home has been renovated and is now open to the public.

Taylor Swift And Patsy Cline Both Make News This Day In Country Music – August 3rd

Sean Ericson — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:40:00 +0000

2010 – Taylor Swift’s “Fifteen” receives an MTV Video Music Awards nomination for Best Female Video pitting her against Beyonce, Ke$ha, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. 2001 – Trace Adkins’ “I’m Tryin’” video has its world premiere on CMT. 1999 – Patsy Cline receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [...]

Sara Evans' "Happily Ever After", Beer For My Horses And More This Day In Country Music History – June 14th

Sean Ericson — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:49:32 +0000

2008 – Sara Evans marries sports radio host Jay Barker at a farm in Franklin, Tennessee. Songwriter Marcus Hummon sings “Bless The Broken Road” at the ceremony, where the guests include Sheryl Crow. 2003 – After 6′-6″ Trace Adkins sings “Then They Do” on the Grand Ole Opry, 4′-11″ Little Jimmy Dickens brings out a [...]

Today In Country Music History – March 2nd

Sean Ericson — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:40:59 +0000

On this day in 2010, Reba Mcentire and Blake Shelton read the nominees for the 45th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards live on CBS’ Early Show… this year’s ACM Awards will be hosted by Reba and Blake on April 3. Today in 2001, Toby Keith’s “You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This” began a three-week [...]