Born on this day, was Jerry Lee Lewis, rock and roll and country music singer-songwriter and pianist, known by the nickname “The Killer”. Lewis is the last surviving pioneers of ’50s rock ‘n’ roll music and the last surviving member of Sun Records’ Million Dollar Quartet and the Class of ’55 album, which altogether included Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley.
On this day September 29, 1935
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This Day in Country Music
On this day March 14, 2013
American country musician Jack Greene died from complications of Alzheimer's disease at the age of 83 in Nashville, Tennessee. Nicknamed the "Jolly Greene Giant" due to his height and deep voice, Greene was a long time member of the Grand Ole Opry. A t...
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On this day March 14, 2003
Dixie Chick Natalie Maines issued an apology after she made a comment about United States President George W. Bush regarding the current situation in Iraq: "As a concerned American citizen, I apologize to President Bush because my remark was disrespect...
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On this day March 14, 1972
California governor Ronald Reagan granted Country singer Merle Haggard a full pardon for all his past crimes. Haggard was arrested for attempting to rob a Bakersfield tavern in 1957 and was sent to the San Quentin state prison for three years.
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On this day March 12, 1975
The divorce of George Jones and Tammy Wynette is finalised. Wynette took custody of their only child, Tamala and kept their home on Franklin Road in Nashville. Three of their duets ("We're Gonna Hold On," "Golden Ring" and "Near You") ended up as #1 hi...
Mar 12, 2025
On this day March 12, 1969
Country music winners at the 11th Annual Awards included; Best Country Vocal Performance, Female Jeannie C. Riley for "Harper Valley P.T.A.", Best Country Vocal Performance, Male - Johnny Cash for "Folsom Prison Blues", Best Country Performance, Duo o...
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On this day March 10, 2003
During a concert in London, England, Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines said that the band was "ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas" (referring to Maines' hometown of Lubbock and President Bush hailing from the same state). Th...
Mar 10, 2025
On this day March 09, 2011
opened at theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, The $5.5 million giant swing features two pendulum arms with seating for 32 riders. Seated back to back, riders travel progressively higher on each swing of the Barnstormer's massive arms, reaching a m...
Mar 09, 2025
On this day March 07, 2020
Jimmie Allen's "Make Me Want To" topped the Country Airplay chart in its 58th week, setting a record for both the slowest ascent to the top and the longest overall run in that chart's history.
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