Josh Turner went for a train ride on this date in 2003, Deana Carter was reminiscing about her favorite flavor of wine in 1996 and Reba McEntire was clowning around in 1989.

Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 29 July, 2011.

  • George Strait's Somewhere Down In Texas album was certified gold and platinum in 2005.
  • Josh Turner's single "Long Black Train" was released in 2003.
  • Deana Carter's "Strawberry Wine" was released in 1996.
  • Reba McEntire hit Number One on the Billboard country chart with a remake of the old Everly Brothers hit "Cathy's Clown" in 1989.
  • Barbara Mandrell joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1972.
  • Johnny Cash recorded the Top Five Sun Records single, "Folsom Prison Blues," in 1955.

Just because I haven't seen it in a while, here's Deana Carter's Strawberry Wine video.

Dave D.

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