1987 - Willie Nelson's movie "Red Headed Stranger" premieres in Austin. Among those attending: Morgan Fairchild, Floyd Tillman and football coach Darrell Royal.

Here is a classic performance of one of the most popular songs from that movie!

2006 - Carrie Underwood performs at halftime of the NBA All-Star Game, a 122-120 victory for the Eastern Conference at the Toyota Center in Houston.

 

2005 - An episode of "CMT Crossroads" featuring Keith Urban and John Fogerty debuts. Besides Urban's "Days Go By," "Love Somebody Like Me" and "You'll Think Of Me," the show also features a rendition of Carl Perkins' "Blue Suede Shoes".

 

2000 - Garth Brooks signs a contract to join the New York Mets during spring training at Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Mets will contribute to his Touch 'Em All Foundation for kids.

 

1993 - Reba McEntire's album "It's Your Call" is certified gold and platinum on the same day.

 

1981 - Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" is certified gold.

 

1977 - Elvis Presley hits #1 on the Billboard country chart with "Moody Blue".

 

1974 - Charley Pride wins country music's honors for Favorite Male Vocalist and Favorite Album, "A Sunshine Day," in the first-ever American Music Awards. Roger Miller co-hosts the show. Other winners: Lynn Anderson, Charlie Rich and The Carter Family.

 

1974 - Dolly Parton announces she's ending her duet partnership with Porter Wagoner.

 

1969 - Elvis Presley records Eddie Rabbitt's "Kentucky Rain" at Memphis' American Studios, with Ronnie Milsap on backing vocals.

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