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Country Has Never Been This Far Before, This Day in Country Music – April 4th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:55:16 +0000

1973 – Conway Twitty records “You’ve Never Been This Far Before”… and “I’m Not Through Loving You Yet” at Bradley’s Barn in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. 2006 – Lyric Street releases Rascal Flatts’ album “Me And My Gang”. 2004 – Martina McBride’s “Independence Day” tops the list as CMT pesents “100 Greatest Music Videos”. [...]

Narnia Goes Country This Day in Country Music – December 10th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:05:22 +0000

2010 – “The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader” debuts in theaters with Carrie Underwood singing the end theme, “There’s A Place For Us”. 2005 – Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood marry at their home in Owasso, Oklahoma. 2004 – Keith Urban’s “You’re My Better Half” video receives its first public [...]

"Greatest Song of The Decade" Announced on This Day in Country Music – November 13th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:20:33 +0000

2010 – Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” ranks #1 as CMT debuts “40 Greatest Songs Of The Decade”. 2008 – Curb releases the Rodney Atkins single “It’s America,” with Bruce Springsteen references in the chorus, to radio. 2006 – The Judds perform “Love Can Build A Bridge” at a groundbreaking [...]

What Do Cooking and Cuervo Have in Common? This Day in Country Music – October 5th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:44:50 +0000

The Taste of Home Cooking School is coming up Tuesday, October 9th and it features Tracy Byrd!We expect cooking and singing, but what about Cuervo? 2002 – Tracy Byrd collects a #1 single in Billboard for “Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo”. 2010 – Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson and Martina McBride play [...]

Trisha Yearwood's 'Southern Kitchen' Returns to Food Network October 20

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:00:57 +0000

Trisha Yearwood‘s hit cooking series, ‘Southern Kitchen,’ will make its next premiere on the Food Network in October, returning for a second straight season after a successful first run. Like in the first season, ‘Trisha’s Southern Kitchen’ will showcase Yearwood whipping up more of her fabulous family-inspired recipes, ranging from Southern Brunches to Sunday Suppers and [...]

Miss Mississippi Born This Day in Country Music – September 21st (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:02:24 +0000

1967 – Faith Hill born in Jackson, Mississippi. Following her 1993 debut “Wild One,” she becomes one of country’s most successful female singers, gaining major crossover hits with “This Kiss” and “Breathe”. 2007 – Trisha Yearwood and Babyface lock voices as a new episode of “CMT Crossroads” debuts. The set list includes “How Do I [...]

Country Music, Meet Sue. This Day in Country Music – July 2nd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:00:48 +0000

Funny songs played in prisons. Definitely the recipe for success. 2009 – The Kellie Pickler single “Best Days Of Your Life,” co-written with Taylor Swift, is certified gold. 2005 – “Fast Cars And Freedom” races Rascal Flatts’ name to the top of the Billboard country chart. 2005 – Live 8 concerts are held around [...]

A Common Thread Runs Through Country This Day in Country Music – June 27th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:00:44 +0000

2011 – Jake Owen’s “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” video debuts on CMT. 2005 – Ralph Stanley undergoes a triple bypass operation in Virginia. 2001 – Jamie O’Neal has surgery in Nashville for a ruptured disc in her back, an injury aggravated during Fan Fair a week earlier. 2001 – Tracy Lawrence and [...]

We Add Krackers To The Mix This Day In Country Music – June 6th

Sean Ericson — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:00:17 +0000

When the sun goes down, we’ll be groovin’! The party started with the birth of a baby boy this day in 1974. 2009 – George Strait headlines the inaugural event at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton. Lee Ann Womack is a last-minute replacement for Julianne Hough, who bows out [...]

Shooter Sighting This Day In Country Music – May 19th (Video)

Sean Ericson — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:19:30 +0000

A bouncing baby boy entered the world on this day in 1979 and was welcomed by Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter. 2009 – Sugarland is the leading nominee for the CMT Music Awards, named five times on the ballot. Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift receive four nominations apiece. 2007 – Sugarland cops the #1 [...]

Trisha Yearwood's 'Southern Kitchen' to Premiere on Food Network This Spring

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:40:48 +0000

The Food Network will have one more talented cook to add to their lineup this spring, as Trisha Yearwood has signed on for her new six-episode series, ‘Trisha’s Southern Kitchen.’ Filmed in Nashville, the highly-anticipated new show will show viewers many family-inspired recipes from the singer, like Daddy’s Barbecued Chicken, Uncle Wilson’s Famous Baked Onions, [...]

Trisha Yearwood Announces New Food Network Show, New Music

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:42 +0000

Trisha Yearwood is about to marry two of her longtime abilities: being in front of an audience and offering up delicious southern fare. The Grammy Award winning artist has already authored two bestselling cookbooks — ‘Cooking for Family and Friends’ and ‘Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen’ — and now she’s about to step into the spotlight with her own six-episode cooking show on the Food Network.

Hillary Scott Goes Platinum After Her 2nd American Idol Rejection This Day In Country Music – December 16th

Sean Ericson — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:03:33 +0000

2010 – Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood deliver the first two of nine concerts at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, joined by unannounced guest Steve Wariner. The shows raise $3.5 million for flood relief. 2009 – Lady Antebellum earns a platinum single for “Need You Now”. 2006 – Rascal Flatts’ “My Wish” tops [...]

Gwen Yearwood, Trisha Yearwood's Mother, Dies at 73

Billy Dukes — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:05:33 +0000

Trisha Yearwood has never shied away from an opportunity to brag about the strong relationship she has with her mother, Gwen Yearwood. She was the inspiration behind the singer’s two best-selling cookbooks, but also an example of how to be an independent woman and a loving, caring wife. Gwen Yearwood died early Saturday morning after a long battle with cancer.

Trisha Yearwood Shows Off Her "Babyface" And The Blue Moon Sets For Bill Monroe This Day In Country Music – September 21st

Sean Ericson — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:05:42 +0000

2007 – Trisha Yearwood and Babyface lock voices as a new episode of “CMT Crossroads” debuts. 2004 – Capitol releases Keith Urban’s “Be Here” album. 2002 – Darryl Worley picks up his first #1 single in Billboard: “I Miss My Friend”. 2002 – Willie Nelson holds the 15th Farm Aid at the [...]

This Day In Country Music History – April 20th

Sean Ericson — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:19:36 +0000

On this day in 2010, Lady Antebellum was enjoying the view from the top spot on both country singles charts with “American Honey”… it was their second week at #1 on Billboard and they replaced Zac Brown Band’s “Highway 20 Ride” on Mediabase. Today in 2003, Trisha Yearwood’s album Inside Out was certified gold for [...]

This Day In Country Music History – April 6th

Sean Ericson — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:47:08 +0000

On this day in 2010, Taylor Swift was on Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world… at #37, swift was the only country artist named in the poll. Today in 2000, Brad Paisley’s album Who Needs Pictures was certified gold … Brad is all geared up to release his latest [...]