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| 9/3/2010 |
Today In Country Music History
Today in 1961, Loretta Lynn signed with Decca Records.
Today in 1985, George Strait's album "Something Special" was released.
Today in 1996, the "Did I Shave My Legs For This?" album by Deana Carter arrived in stores.
Today in 1998, Shania Twain appeared on the cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine. She was only the fourth country star to have the honor, following Tanya Tucker, Dolly Parton, and Garth Brooks.
Today in 2001, Lonestar performed the national anthem in Seattle, as the Mariners clinched a berth in the playoffs.
Today in 2001, Tammy Cochran, Billy Gilman, and Reba McEntire were among those who participated in the annual Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Labor Day Telethon.
Today in 2002, Tracy Byrd became a daddy again when his new son was born at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. The singer's little bundle of joy arrived several weeks early, but weighed in at a hearty nine-pounds, one-ounce. Byrd and his wife took two weeks to decide on a name for the child, and eventually settled on Jared James.
Today in 2002, Pam Tillis' album "It's All Relative: Tillis Sings Tillis, a collection of tributes to her father, Mel, arrived in stores; along with the reissue of Lee Ann Womack's "Something Worth Leaving Behind," which was rereleased with several bonus tracks.
Today in 2003, Lonestar celebrated the success of the chart-topping hit "My Front Porch Looking In" with a party in Nashville.
Today in 2004, Alabama kicked off the final leg of their "American Farewell" tour.
Today in 2006, Kenny Chesney closed down his "The Road and the Radio" tour in Indianapolis, Indiana before 25-thousand screaming fans.
Today in 2006, Tracy Byrd and Mark Chesnutt held their fourth annual Labor Day Concert at Ford Pavilion in Beaumont, Texas. Proceeds went to the Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund.
Today in 2008, John Rich, Gretchen Wilson, and Cowboy Troy performed at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Together they sang "Our America," while Rich also performed "Raisin' McCain," the anthem he wrote for presidential candidate John McCain. In addition, The Charlie Daniels Band and Clay Walker took part in other convention-related events.
Today in 2008, Taylor Swift made her UK concert debut, performing before a sold-out crowd at London's King's College.
Today in 2008, Trent Willmon, Daryle Singletary, and Mark Wills performed at "Shoot for a Cure" in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a breast cancer awareness benefit for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Greater Nashville.
Today in 2008, "Now That's What I Call Country" debuted at number one on the Billboard chart. The compilation album features hits by Sugarland, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Trace Adkins, George Strait, Reba McEntire, and others.< |
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