Country artists have a reputation for penning lyrics that tell tough stories, but one of the hardest things that some stars have to go through isn't always covered in the biggest hits: band breakups.
Randy Travis surprised Carrie Underwood at the Hollywood Bowl on this date in 2010, the POTUS went to the Country Music Association awards on this date in 1991 (Do you remember who the president was in '91?), the Everly Brothers got a star in 1986 and more...
Josh Turner took the train and picked up some gold on this date in 2006, Sawyer Brown was taking Dirt Roads in 1993, the Everly Brothers played the Grand Ole Opry for the first time in 1957 and more.
Keith Urban was here with a brand new album in 2004, Willie Nelson was in trouble with the IRS in 1990 and the Everly Brothers fell asleep back in 1957.
Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 21 September, 2011.
Brooks & Dunn struck paydirt in 2003, Pat Green was ridin' a wave that same year and the Everly Brothers said hello to their first by singing "Bye Bye".
Here's the rundown for Today In Country Music History for 15 July, 2011.