On this day February 27, 1946

Al Dexter was at #1 on the US Country singles chart with "Guitar Polka". The track spent a total of 16 weeks on list as the "Most Played Juke Box Folk Record" in 1946.

Johnny Cash was awarded the Legend Award, "for ongoing contributions and influence in the recording field." The award was presented by the National Trustees at the 34th annual awards.

Beyonc was at #1 on the US Country chart with "Texas Hold 'Em". The song was a surprise release and debuted during Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024. The song was a groundbreaking success and marked several historical achievements. It debuted at #1...

Alabama released their sixth studio album which became their most successful album and becoming their second US Country #1. It won 1982's Award for "Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Early LP pressings were mastered at a slower...

Born on this day in Kaplan in Acadiana, was Sammy Kershaw, country music artist who has scored over twenty-five US Country hits including the 1993 #1 hit "She Don't Know She's Beautiful".

Born on this day in Lakehurst, New Jersey, was Juice Newton pop and country singer, songwriter and guitarist. To date, Newton has received five Award nominations and scored the 1981 Country #1 single "The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)."

George Jones released his debut single "No Money in This Deal" on Starday Records. The song became the first recording to be of a little over 900 that Jones would record during his 61-year career.

George Jones and Tammy Wynette married in Ringgold, Georgia, after telling others that their marriage was in August 1968. They quickly earnt the titles such as "The First Couple of Country Music," "Country's Sweethearts," and "The President and First L...