The Red Headed Stranger Arrives in Austin This Day in Country Music – February 19th (Video)
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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