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Live From New York It's Dolly, This Day in Country Music – April 15th (video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:23:53 +0000

1989 – Dolly Parton is the guest host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live.” She sings “Why’d You Come In Here Lookin’ Like That”. 2008 – Capitol releases the self-titled debut album by Lady Antebellum. 2004 – Big & Rich stage a parade in Nashville as they shoot the video to “Save A [...]

Possibly The Greatest Country Song in History Recorded This Day in Country Music – February 6th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:38:44 +0000

1980 – George Jones records… “He Stopped Loving Her Today” at the Columbia Recording Studio in Nashville, then bets producer Billy Sherrill that the record won’t go to #1. 2012 – EMI releases Eric Church’s “Springsteen” to radio. Referenced in the lyrics: “I’m On Fire,” “Born To Run,” “Glory Days” and “Born In The U.S.A.”. [...]

Willie Shot at County Line This Day in Country Music – December 26th (video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:06:40 +0000

2001 – Willie Nelson and Lee Ann Womack shoot the video to “Mendocino County Line” in Austin, Texas. 2007 – Capitol releases Trace Adkins’ “You’re Gonna Miss This” to radio. 1996 – Johnny Cash is hailed on CBS-TV’s “The Kennedy Center Honors,” featuring Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson and Lyle Lovett. 1992 – Vince [...]

The Smokey Mountains Top The Charts This Day in Country Music – December 6th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:42:18 +0000

1980 – Ronnie Milsap’s “Smoky Mountain Rain” rides to #1 on the Billboard country chart. 2010 – Carrie Underwood wins six times at the inaugural American Country Awards on FOX from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. 2008 – A “CMT Giants” installment celebrating Alan Jackson premieres with performances by Dierks Bentley, [...]

The Country Gets Footloose, Again! This Day in Country Music – November 5th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:09:58 +0000

2010 – Filming on “Footloose,” starring Julianne Hough, wraps in Georgia. Blake Shelton rocks out on the remake of the famous Movie theme song. 2006 – Reba McEntire and Ronnie Milsap are among the first six inductees into Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame. Also embedded in the cement: Roy Orbison, songwriters Boudleaux and Felice [...]

Country Comes to Bakersfield This Day In Country Music – June 17th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:00:36 +0000

One of the great duets of all time. 2010 – Taylor Swift receives the Hal David Starlight Award at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel as the Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts David Foster, Jackie DeShannon, Leonard Cohen and Sunny Skylar. 2006 – Kenny Chesney kicks off a five-week run at #1 in Billboard [...]

Pure Love From A Rabbitt This Day In Country Music – June 1st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:00:08 +0000

A number 1 Country song written by a Rabbitt? Yep, and it’s performed by Ronnie Milsap! 2011 – Luke Bryan tapes an installment of “CMT Crossroads” with The Doobie Brothers. Included in the set list: “Do I,” “Rain Is A Good Thing,” “Long Train’ Runnin’” and “China Grove”. 2009 – Joe Nichols begins his [...]

Steve Wariner Welcomed Into The Grand Ole Opry This Day In Country Music – May 11th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:00:33 +0000

Singer, Songwriter and amazing guitarist Steve Wariner received one of the greatest honors of his career on this day in 1996. ”Some Fools Never Learn”, one of our favorites here at Kicks 105. 2010 – Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum and Carrie Underwood earn three nominations apiece in the CMT Music Awards. 2006 – [...]

Ronnie Milsap Coming To Town Friday – Wanna Meet Him?

Danny Merrell — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:20:24 +0000

The last time I saw Ronnie Milsap in concert was back in the early 1980's. He was playing in Austin and the opening act was Louise Mandrell.

That's still one of the best concerts I've ever been to, so I can't wait to see him Friday night when he comes to Banita Creek Hall in Nacogdoches.

He Stopped Loving Her This Day In Country Music History – February 6th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:00:14 +0000

2011 – Keith Urban performs “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me” at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, before the Super Bowl, a 31-25 Green Bay Packers win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Paul Overstreet is in the stands. 2009 – Darius Rucker’s first country album, “Learn To Live,” is certified gold. 2007 – Arista releases [...]

Ronnie Milsap Is Born And Hits #1 On The Same Day In Country Music – January 16th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:02:29 +0000

2007 – The Recording Industry Association of America issues a gold album for “Taylor Swift”. 2006 – The Johnny Cash biopic “Walk The Line” earns three Golden Globes: Best Musical or Comedy plus trophies for Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon. The “Brokeback Mountain” piece “A Love That Will Never Grow Old” wins Best Original Song. [...]

A Visit To Iraq, A Train That's Black And Ronnie Milsap This Day In Country Music History June 1st

Sean Ericson — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:51:24 +0000

2009 – Joe Nichols begins his first tour of U.S. military bases in Iraq. 2006 – Josh Turner claims the first two gold singles of his career, for “Long Black Train” and “Your Man”. 2002 – Mary Chapin Carpenter marries contractor Timmy Smith in Batesville, Virginia. In attendance: Terri Clark, actor Sissy Spacek, rocker Dave [...]