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Carrie Underwood Hits The Big Screen This Day in Country Music – April 8th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:03:43 +0000

2011 – Carrie Underwood makes her movie acting debut, playing a church counselor for a youth group as Tristar’s “Soul Surfer” reaches theaters. 2006 – Rascal Flatts starts a four-week stay at #1 in Billboard with “What Hurts The Most”. 2004 – Baseball’s San Diego Padres play their first game at the new Petco [...]

We Say Bye to Buck This Day in Country Music – March 25th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:00:53 +0000

2006 – Country Music Hall of Famer Buck Owens dies in his sleep at his Bakersfield home. Known for his red, white and blue guitar, Owens hosted TV’s “Hee Haw” for more than 15 years and left such classics as “Together Again” and “I’ve Got A Tiger By The Tail”. 2006 – Mindy McCready gives [...]

Idol Hits A Home Run This Day in Country Music – March 18th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:56:05 +0000

2009 – Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis duet on “I Told You So” …and Brad Paisley sings “Then” from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles during FOX-TV’s “American Idol”. 2006 – Kenny Chesney begins a three-week ride at #1 in Billboard with “Living In Fast Forward,” written by David Lee Murphy. 2003 – The [...]

O Brother, Quintuple Platinum! This Day in Country Music – March 12th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:12:23 +0000

2002 – The “O Brother, Where Art You?” soundtrack goes quintuple-platinum. Produced by T Bone Burnett, it employs The Soggy Bottom Boys, Harry McClintock, Ralph Stanley, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Norman Blake, The Whites and John Hartford. 2010 – Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar” earns a gold single. 2008 – Taylor Swift collects a platinum [...]

The Birth of a Country Legend This Day in Country Music – March 7th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:41:07 +0000

1971 – Gilley’s nightclub opens in Pasadena, Texas. Named for part-owner Mickey Gilley, the home of the mechanical bull provides the inspiration for the 1980 movie “Urban Cowboy,” which results in a short-term country trend. Here is some of what made Gilley’s famous. 2011 – Big Machine releases Taylor Swift’s “Mean” to radio. 2010 [...]

Kris Kristofferson Owns 1972 This Day in Country Music – January 30th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:10:51 +0000

1972 – Grammy voters shower Kris Kristofferson with five nominations as a songwriter for three songs: “Help Me Make It Through The Night,” “Me And Bobby McGee” and “For The Good Times.” Four artists are also nominated for recordings of Kristofferson tunes. (Note: Content) 2011 – Dierks Bentley begins several days of recording at Echo [...]

Detroit Shuts Down This Day in Country Music – January 28th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:23:58 +0000

2009 – Warner Bros. releases John Rich’s “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 Ford debuts a [...]

Randy Travis Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges, New Details Emerge From Church Parking Lot Incident

Billy Dukes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:00:54 +0000

Randy Travis entered a not guilty plea as a response to assault charges stemming from an August parking lot incident in Plano, Texas. The tangle at the Prestonwood Baptist Church resulted in the singer being charged with a Class C simple assault, which a spokesman for the Plano police described as something from a simply unwanted touch to any physical contact that doesn’t cause pain or injury.

Randy Travis' Brother Arrested on Drug Charges in North Carolina

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:33:40 +0000

Randy Travis' brother, David, was arrested twice in recent weeks, including an arrest last Thursday (Sept. 13) on charges of methamphetamine possession, manufacturing drugs and drug paraphernalia possession. David Traywick (Travis was born Randy Traywick) was also arrested on Aug. 27 in Union County on second degree trespassing and communicating threats charges.

Randy Travis' Truck Found Wrecked, Abandoned in Texas Field

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:14:42 +0000

Randy Travis is in the news again, but this time, it doesn’t have to do with him being naked, intoxicated, assaulting someone, defending his lady friend or being near a church — all of which have been the scenarios for his previous brushes with the law this year. This time, a Chevrolet truck registered to Travis was found tipped over and abandoned in a field behind a Walmart in Frisco, Texas. The singer’s lawyer, Larry Friedman, says Travis was not driving the vehicle nor was he responsible for its condition.

Randy Travis Was Reportedly Defending Fiancee, Not Drunk During Fight at Church

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:00:01 +0000

Sources say that Randy Travis was only defending his fianceé when he was charged with minor assault early Friday morning (Aug. 24), leaving many to wonder: Is the country legend getting married again soon?

"The Music Just Ain't What it Used to be" This Day in Country Music – August 11th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:37:30 +0000

“Ain’t what it used to Be” is a phrase I’m sure you have heard before. Don’t think today’s Country music sounds like it used to? Maybe not but that doesn’t mean twin fiddles and a steel guitar. Well check out the number one Country song this day in 1979! 1979 – Eddie Rabbitt’s “Suspicions” reigns [...]

BREAKING REPORT – Randy Travis Arrested Overnight in Texas [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:23:28 +0000

UPDATED INFO COURTESY OF ABC NEWS RADIO -
Sgt. Ricky Wheeler of the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office in Sherman, Texas confirms to ABC News Radio that state troopers responded to a call at 11:18 p.m. Tuesday night reporting a man lying on the road outside of the town of Tioga. They discovered Travis at the scene with a "strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath and several signs of intoxication" and arrested him for DUI.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Happy Birthday Randy Travis This Day In Country Music – May 4th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:00:10 +0000

As we mentioned on the Merrell In The Morning Show, Randy Travis has had some personal trouble as of late. However, you can’t deny that his catalogue of songs is one of the best. Happy birthday Randy Travis. 2010 – Random House publishes Chely Wright’s autobiography, “Like Me: Confessions Of A Heartland Country Singer.” In [...]

Randy Travis Being Sued by His Ex-Wife and Former Manager

Billy Dukes — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:02:28 +0000

Legal issues continue to plague country legend Randy Travis. Elizabeth Travis — the singer’s ex-wife and manager — filed a lawsuit last Thursday (April 5) alleging breach of contract in matters pertaining to their post-divorce agreement. The Nashville Business Journal initially reported the story, while the Boot reported that the singer has issued a response [...]

Randy Travis Apologizes After Being Arrested

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:15:04 +0000

After news of Randy Travis‘ 1:30AM arrest on a charge of suspicion of public intoxication circulated this morning, Travis came out with a public apology for his actions. In a statement to the Associated Press, the country singer offered his sincerest apologies for ”what resulted following an evening of celebrating the Super Bowl,” assuring that he’s ”committed to being responsible and accountable” in the future.

Randy Travis Announces 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:30:05 +0000

June of 2011 marked the beginning of seven-time Grammy Award-winner Randy Travis‘ 25th year in the music industry. To commemorate that silver anniversary, Travis released his ‘Anniversary Celebration‘ record with Warner Bros., and he’s just announced a 2012 North American tour to let fans in on the celebration.

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 [...]