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Would These Songs Have Been Hits With Their Original Artists? [VIDEOS]

Drew — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:27:49 +0000

Darius Ruckers new hit "Wagon Wheel" was originally done by Old Crow Medicine Show. Did you know these other country hits originally by someone else?

Garth Brooks and George Strait Perform Together During 2013 ACM Awards Highlight

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:20:04 +0000

Mega superstars Garth Brooks and George Strait gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the 2013 ACMs on Sunday night (April 7), singing together for the first time ever in tribute to Dick Clark. Reba McEntire introduced the pair, recalling Clark as someone who helped shape her career over the years. “He would slap me if he [...]

Garth Brooks Going on Tour in 2014?

Megan Pacella — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:30:15 +0000

Country fans have long been ready to see legend Garth Brooks resurrect his mega-successful music career. And now it seems like our wait is over -- hopefully.

Johnny Cash Was On The Big Screen, Garth Brooks Was On SNL – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:58:37 +0000

Rodney Atkins was singing about America on this date in 2008, a movie about Johnny Cash was a big hit in New York City in 2005, Garth Brooks (or was it Chris Gaines?) was on Saturday Night Live in 1999 and more.

Garth Brooks Retires, Taylor Swift Is Surprised – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:13:29 +0000

Sunny came home and surprised Taylor Swift on this date in 2011, Sugarland's life was traveling at light speed in 2004, Garth Brooks retired in 2000 and more.

Garth Brooks (Finally) Ready to Resurrect His Country Music Career

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:00:07 +0000

Garth Brooks is one of the all-time bestselling performers in music history, and his career success virtually single-handedly revived the country music genre before he retired in 2001. After a decade of only sporadic activity, the superstar entertainer has revealed that he is mulling a return to the spotlight.

Taylor Swift Introduces Herself, Garth Brooks Sets A Record For Records – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:49:35 +0000

The world was introduced to Taylor Swift on this date in 2006, Roy Clark was a big deal in Oklahoma in 2000, Garth Brooks set a new record for albums shipped in 1991 and more.

Alabama Calls It Quits, Sara Evans Does The Laundry – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:47:04 +0000

Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks and others joined the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on this date in 2011, Alabama played their last show in 2004, Sara Evans was at the top o the Country music charts in 2004 and more.

Tim McGraw Gets Married, Garth Brooks Sinks Low – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:30:28 +0000

Hank Williams Jr. was kicked out of Monday night football on this date in 2011, Tim McGraw married Faith Hill in 1996, Garth Brooks sang about his friends in 1990 and more.

Kenny Chesney Falls In Love, Willie Nelson Gets Busted – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:26:50 +0000

Willie Nelson was cited for ... Well, what he's usually cited for ... Garth Brooks stayed up all night and more.

Garth Brooks Is More Than A Memory, Miranda Lambert Signs On The Dotted Line – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 13:00:54 +0000

Garth Brooks proved he was "More Than A Memory" on this date in 2007, Miranda Lambert signed a record deal in 2003, George Strait's country was pure in 1992 and more.

Keith Urban Strikes Gold, Crystal Gayle Feels Blue – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:36:16 +0000

Keith Urban struck gold on this date in 2003, Garth Brooks released his second album in 1990, Crystal Gayle was feeling blue in 1977 and more.

Sara Evans Flies, Eric Church Goes Home – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:21:30 +0000

Eric Church went "Home" with a gold single on this date in 2011, Sara Evans "Flew" to her first platinum album in 2001, Garth Brooks had his 9th number one hit in 1992 and more.

Gretchen Wilson Parties, Garth Brooks Misses Curfew – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:28:34 +0000

Gretchen Wilson showed up for the Party on this date in 2004, George Strait had the number one song in the nation in 1997, Garth Brooks missed curfew in 1993 and more.

The Judds Know Where They're Going, Garth Brooks Crashes The Party – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:10:38 +0000

Garth Brooks crashed the final concert at Shea Stadium on this date in 2008, Eric Church released his first album in 2006, The Judds knew where they were going in 1987 and more.

Garth Brooks Death Hoax Hits the Web

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:00:02 +0000

Despite the rumors, Garth Brooks is not dead — so fans frantic to get a refund for tickets to his Las Vegas show can breathe a sigh of relief! Though word spread the country superstar passed in a tragic jet ski accident in the Turks and Caicos Islands today (July 16), the reports are completely fabricated.

Sara Evans Sings at an All Star Game, Garth Brooks has Second Number 1 Hit + More – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 13:00:08 +0000

Sara Evans sang at theMLB Allstar Game on this date in 2009, Garth Brooks Danced in 1990, Elvis Needed You in 1956 and more.

Garth Brooks Gets KISSed, Brad Paisley Goes Fishing – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:16:11 +0000

Jerrod Niemann released his debut album on this date in 2010, Brad Paisley went fishin' in 2002, Garth Brooks performed with the rock band KISS in 1994 and more.

Ronnie Milsap Has A Bad Attitude, Brad Paisley Loves Saturday Nights – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:50:55 +0000

Brad Paisley professed his love for Saturday Nights on this date in 2009, Garth Brooks got a star in 1995, Ronnie Milsap had a bad attitude in 1973.

Garth Brooks Joins Hall Of Fame, Elvira Wears Gold – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:00:45 +0000

Garth Brooks was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on this date in 2011, Emerson Drive had a Moment in 2007, the Mistress of Darkness was cloaked in gold 1981 and more.