On
This Week in
Country Music April 23 – April 29
This Week in
Country Music April 23 – April 29
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1981 – Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and
Carl Perkins reunited in Stuttgart, Germany and recorded “The
Survivors.”
Carl Perkins reunited in Stuttgart, Germany and recorded “The
Survivors.”
1994 – Lari White marries Chuck Cannon,
a co-writer on John Michael Montgomery’s “I Love The Way You
Love Me
a co-writer on John Michael Montgomery’s “I Love The Way You
Love Me
2009 – Evansville declares Taylor Swift
Day as the singer kicks off her first headlining tour at Roberts
Stadium with Kellie Pickler opening.
Day as the singer kicks off her first headlining tour at Roberts
Stadium with Kellie Pickler opening.
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1976 – Emmylou Harris’ remake of Buck
Owens’ “Together Again” becomes her first #1 country single
in Billboard
Owens’ “Together Again” becomes her first #1 country single
in Billboard
1991 – At the 26th Academy of Country
Music Awards: Garth Brooks Wins Entertainer of the Year
Music Awards: Garth Brooks Wins Entertainer of the Year
1993 – Sammy Kershaw picks up a #1
single in Billboard with “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful”.
Penned by y Paul Harrison and Bob McDill, it was released in February
93’ as the first single from his album, HAUNTED HEART and became
Kershaw’s only #1 hit in Canada and the United States.
single in Billboard with “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful”.
Penned by y Paul Harrison and Bob McDill, it was released in February
93’ as the first single from his album, HAUNTED HEART and became
Kershaw’s only #1 hit in Canada and the United States.
Births
Kelly Clarkson
(1982), Pop singer born in Fort Worth, Texas. The winner of the first
season of “American Idol,” she earns country hits and
awards by joining Reba McEntire on “Because Of You” and
Jason Aldean on “Don’t You Wanna Stay”
(1982), Pop singer born in Fort Worth, Texas. The winner of the first
season of “American Idol,” she earns country hits and
awards by joining Reba McEntire on “Because Of You” and
Jason Aldean on “Don’t You Wanna Stay”
Rebecca Lynn
Howard (1979), Salyersville, Kentucky. Is an American country
singer-songwriter . She has charted seven singles on the Billboard
Hot Country Songs charts. Her highest-charting single, “Forgive”,
the title cut, peaked at #12 on the country music charts in 2002 and
the album made #5 on the Billboard Country Chart. Her songs were
recorded by Patty Loveless, Reba McEntire, Lila McCann, and John
Michael Montgomery. She co-wrote “I Don’t Paint Myself into
Corners” for Trisha Yearwood (Album -Inside Out), “The Life of a
Song” for Joey + Rory and “Whatcha Gonna Do” recorded by
Martina McBride (Album – Eleven)
Howard (1979), Salyersville, Kentucky. Is an American country
singer-songwriter . She has charted seven singles on the Billboard
Hot Country Songs charts. Her highest-charting single, “Forgive”,
the title cut, peaked at #12 on the country music charts in 2002 and
the album made #5 on the Billboard Country Chart. Her songs were
recorded by Patty Loveless, Reba McEntire, Lila McCann, and John
Michael Montgomery. She co-wrote “I Don’t Paint Myself into
Corners” for Trisha Yearwood (Album -Inside Out), “The Life of a
Song” for Joey + Rory and “Whatcha Gonna Do” recorded by
Martina McBride (Album – Eleven)
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1990 – Clint Black claims four trophies
at the 25th annual Academy Of Country Music awards on NBC from
Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre: Top Male and New Male Vocalist; Album
of the Year, for “Killin’ Time”; and Single Record of the
Year, for “A Better Man”
at the 25th annual Academy Of Country Music awards on NBC from
Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre: Top Male and New Male Vocalist; Album
of the Year, for “Killin’ Time”; and Single Record of the
Year, for “A Better Man”
1986 – The Judds receive their first
platinum album, for WHY NOT ME.
platinum album, for WHY NOT ME.
Released on RCA Records it includes the
duo’s first Billboard #1 single on the Country music charts, “Mama
He’s Crazy”. Three more singles from the album reached number 1
on the country charts: “Why Not Me”, “Girls Night
Out”, and “Love Is Alive”. >> YouTube
“Mama He’s Crazy”
duo’s first Billboard #1 single on the Country music charts, “Mama
He’s Crazy”. Three more singles from the album reached number 1
on the country charts: “Why Not Me”, “Girls Night
Out”, and “Love Is Alive”. >> YouTube
“Mama He’s Crazy”
Births
Rory Lee Feek
(1965) born in Atchison, Kansas. He forms the duo Joey+Rory with his
wife, Joey Martin, and pens Blake Shelton’s “Some Beach”
and Easton Corbin’s “A Little More Country Than That”
(1965) born in Atchison, Kansas. He forms the duo Joey+Rory with his
wife, Joey Martin, and pens Blake Shelton’s “Some Beach”
and Easton Corbin’s “A Little More Country Than That”
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1971 – Sammi Smith picks up the only
gold single of her career, for selling a million copies of “Help
Me Make It Through The Night” >> YouTube
gold single of her career, for selling a million copies of “Help
Me Make It Through The Night” >> YouTube
1980 – Dottie West’s “A Lesson In
Leavin'” goes to #1 on the Billboard country chart. It was the
very first time she had a #1 in her own right. The song was
written by Randy Goodrum and Brent Maher. In 1999, it was re-recorded
by Jo Dee Messina, whose version spent seven weeks at #2 on the
Billboard Country Chart.
Leavin'” goes to #1 on the Billboard country chart. It was the
very first time she had a #1 in her own right. The song was
written by Randy Goodrum and Brent Maher. In 1999, it was re-recorded
by Jo Dee Messina, whose version spent seven weeks at #2 on the
Billboard Country Chart.
1997 – George Strait begins a five-week
stay at the top of the Billboard country chart with “One Night
At A Time” The song was written by Roger Cook, Eddie Kilgallon
and Earl Bud Lee. It was released in March as the first single from
his album, CARRYING YOUR LOVE WITH ME. >> YouTube
stay at the top of the Billboard country chart with “One Night
At A Time” The song was written by Roger Cook, Eddie Kilgallon
and Earl Bud Lee. It was released in March as the first single from
his album, CARRYING YOUR LOVE WITH ME. >> YouTube
Births
Duane Eddy
(1938), Phoenix, Az, country singer (Peter Gunn, Cannonball) A
Grammy Award-winning American guitarist. In the late 1950s and early
1960s he had a string of hit records, produced by Lee Hazlewood,
which were noted for their characteristically “twangy”
sound, including “Rebel Rouser”, “Peter Gunn”,
and “Because They’re Young”. He was inducted into the Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. October 2010 witnessed a return to the
UK at a sold out Royal Festival Hall, London at which he was given a
10 minute standing ovation before he had played a note or spoken a
word. .
(1938), Phoenix, Az, country singer (Peter Gunn, Cannonball) A
Grammy Award-winning American guitarist. In the late 1950s and early
1960s he had a string of hit records, produced by Lee Hazlewood,
which were noted for their characteristically “twangy”
sound, including “Rebel Rouser”, “Peter Gunn”,
and “Because They’re Young”. He was inducted into the Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. October 2010 witnessed a return to the
UK at a sold out Royal Festival Hall, London at which he was given a
10 minute standing ovation before he had played a note or spoken a
word. .
He appeared at the world famous
Glastonbury Festival on 26 June 2011.
Glastonbury Festival on 26 June 2011.
Jay DeMarcus
(1971), Columbus, Ohio, is the bass guitarist, harmony vocalist,
pianist and songwriter in country trio Rascal Flatts. He is a second
cousin of the band’s lead singer Gary LeVox, as well as
brother-in-law of country singer James Otto.
(1971), Columbus, Ohio, is the bass guitarist, harmony vocalist,
pianist and songwriter in country trio Rascal Flatts. He is a second
cousin of the band’s lead singer Gary LeVox, as well as
brother-in-law of country singer James Otto.
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1991 – Bonnie Raitt and Michael O’Keefe
were married.
were married.
2004 – Epic releases Gretchen Wilson’s
debut single, “Redneck Woman,” to retail
debut single, “Redneck Woman,” to retail
2008 – Emmylou Harris and Ernest “Pop”
Stoneman are inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during a
medallion ceremony in Nashville
Stoneman are inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during a
medallion ceremony in Nashville
Births
Donna Ulisse
,Hampton, Virginia, American country music and bluegrass
singer-songwriter
,Hampton, Virginia, American country music and bluegrass
singer-songwriter
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2000 – Rascal Flatts made their Grand
Ole Opry debut
Ole Opry debut
2001 – Brooks & Dunn begin a
six-week stay at #1 on the Billboard country chart with “Ain’t
Nothing ‘Bout You” . Written by Rivers Rutherford and Tom
Shapiro it was the first single from their 2001 album STEERS &
STRIPES, and was nominated by the CMA for Single of the Year. >>
YouTube
six-week stay at #1 on the Billboard country chart with “Ain’t
Nothing ‘Bout You” . Written by Rivers Rutherford and Tom
Shapiro it was the first single from their 2001 album STEERS &
STRIPES, and was nominated by the CMA for Single of the Year. >>
YouTube
2004 – The iTunes Music Store marked
its first anniversary with over 70 million songs sold.
its first anniversary with over 70 million songs sold.
2006 – Carrie Underwood’s debut album,
“SOME HEARTS,” goes triple-platinum
“SOME HEARTS,” goes triple-platinum
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1982 – At the 17th Academy of Country
Music Awards: Alabama Win Entertainer of the Year
Music Awards: Alabama Win Entertainer of the Year
1992 – Country singer Doug Stone, 35,
undergoes quadruple bypass surgery
undergoes quadruple bypass surgery
1992 – Billy Dean is one of seven
double-winners at the 27th annual Academy Of Country Music awards,
aired by NBC from Los Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre. He’s named Top
New Male Vocalist and claims Song of the Year for “Somewhere In
My Broken Heart”
double-winners at the 27th annual Academy Of Country Music awards,
aired by NBC from Los Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre. He’s named Top
New Male Vocalist and claims Song of the Year for “Somewhere In
My Broken Heart”
2002 – Alison Krauss + Union Station
begin a two-night stand (April 29–30, 2002) at the Palace Theater
in Louisville, Kentucky. The shows are recorded for a concert album,
“ALISON KRAUSS + UNION STATION – LIVE” . The album was
released on November 5, 2002.
begin a two-night stand (April 29–30, 2002) at the Palace Theater
in Louisville, Kentucky. The shows are recorded for a concert album,
“ALISON KRAUSS + UNION STATION – LIVE” . The album was
released on November 5, 2002.
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