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Family Scandal Gets Jerry Lee Booted From Britain This Day in Country Music – May 22nd (Video)
2 days ago 1958 - Jerry Lee Lewis arrives in London, where he admits he's married his teenage cousin, Myra.
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Back To Basics Music is Best This Day in Country Music – May 21st (Video)
3 days ago 1977 - Waylon Jennings' "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)" begins a six-week run at #1 on the Billboard country chart.
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Willie Nelson Gives Big to Devastated West, Texas Area Following Explosion
Willie Nelson has made a lasting and memorable contribution to country music, solidifying his status as an icon. At 80, he continues to make himself known -- not only in music, but also as a kind heart. The singer recently turned his birthday bash into a benefi
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Carrie Welcomed Into The Opry This Day in Country Music – May 10th (Video)
2 weeks ago 2008 - Carrie Underwood is inducted into the Grand Ole Opry,
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#1 Is On Willie’s Mind This Day In Country Music – May 8th (Video)
3 weeks ago 1982 - Willie Nelson's "Always On My Mind" reaches #1 on the Billboard country chart.
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Garth Sets Records This Day in Country Music – April 24th (Video)
5 weeks ago 1991 - Garth Brooks wins a record six times in the 26th annual Academy Of Country Music awards on NBC.
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Willie Nelson Using Birthday Concert to Benefit West, Texas Victims
There are many country music artists who are reeling from the recent tragic explosion in West, Texas at the West Fertilizer Co. It hits especially close to home for the iconic Willie Nelson, as the accident happened in a town six miles south of his hometown of Abbott, Texas. The legend taking action and turning his 80th birthday celebration into a benefit concert for the West Volunteer Fire Department.
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Back To Back Gilley This Day in Country Music – March 8th (Video)
March 8, 2013 1936 - Mickey Gilley born in Natchez, Mississippi.
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The Hag’s First #1 This Day in Country Music – March 4th (Video)
March 4, 2013 1967 - Merle Haggard goes to #1 on the Billboard chart for the first time...
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The Red Headed Stranger Arrives in Austin This Day in Country Music – February 19th (Video)
February 19, 2013 1987 - Willie Nelson's movie "Red Headed Stranger" premieres in Austin.
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A Double Shot For Willie This Day in Country Music – February 15th (Video)
February 15, 2013 1979 - Willie Nelson wins two trophies during the 21st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles:
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Willie Nelson Sets Release Date for New ‘Let’s Face the Music and Dance’ Album
Willie Nelson is almost 80, but the country superstar will stay as relevant as ever with the release of 'Let's Face the Music and Dance,' a collection of one of the prolific entertainer's favorites. The project will include classics from a wide range of genres, including songs by Irving Berlin, Carl Perkins, Django Reinhardt and Spade Cooley.