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Reba Starts A TV Show, Taylor Swift Sheds A Tear – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:43:31 +0000

Taylor Swift turned teardrops into gold on this date in 2007, Reba McEntire''s TV show started shooting in 2001, Glen Campbell struck gold in 1975 and more.

Toby Keith Opens A Bar, Reba McEntire Has Her Day – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:12:24 +0000

Glen Campbell announced he had Alzheimer's disease on this date in 2011, Toby Keith opened a bar in 2005, Reba McEntire had her day in 2001 and more.

Zac Brown Goes Double Platinum, Glen Campbell Goes To Galveston – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:17:26 +0000

The Zac Brown Band's Foundation album went double platinum in 2010, George Strait's seven year old album went gold in 1988 and Glen Campbell went to Galveston in 1969.

Glen Campbell Goes To The Beach, Keith Whitley Keeps Quiet – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:00:47 +0000

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill took their 18 day old baby home for the first time on this date in 2001, Keith Whitley was staying quietly at the top of the charts in 1988 and Glen Campbell was a Beach Boy in 1964.

Here's the list for Today in Country Music History for 24 December, 2011.

Sara Evans Finds A Place To Start, Marty Robbins Sings The Blues – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:11:16 +0000

Sara Evans’ Fine Place to start earned her a gold album on this date in 2005, Glen Campbell had two songs certified gold on this date in 1968 and Marty Robbins was happily Singin’ The Blues back in 1956. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 17 November, 2011. Sara Evans received [...]

Vince Gill, Keith Urban + Brad Paisley Honor Glen Campbell at 2011 CMA Awards

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:24:03 +0000

Today’s country music wouldn’t be what it is without the iconic stars that led the way, like Glen Campbell, who changed the face of the industry with a string of Top 10 hits in the 1960s and ’70s. Realizing his greatness, Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley took the stage at the 2011 CMA Awards to honor the legend, who announced in June that he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Josh Turner Debuts, Glen Campbell Strikes Gold – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:47:26 +0000

On this date in 2003, Josh Turner released his debut album. On this date in 2006, Josh had the number one song in the country. And Glen Campbell struck gold with Galveston on this date in 1969. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 14 October, 2011. Josh Turner claimed the top [...]

Gretchen Wilson Gets A Park, Glen Campbell Gets Some Bling – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:19:29 +0000

Most people have yards, as of 2004 Gretchen Wilson had her own park! Eddie Rabbitt was drvin’ on this date in 1980 and Glen Campbell was showing some bling in1975. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 23 August, 2011. The Pocahontas Village Board in Illinois voted to rename the town’s Pocahontas [...]

Alzheimer's Disease Strikes Glen Campbell – Rare Video Performance

Dave Diamond — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:00:01 +0000

The news is spreading quickly that Glen Campbell has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.

What sad news for someone who's influenced countless singers and musicians over the years. From his smooth, strong voice, to his melodic guitar work, to a signature model guitar from Ovation, Glen Campbell has been, and remains, a huge part of American music.

George Strait, Clint Black, Glen Campbell – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:07:56 +0000

Aside from being Glen Campbell's birthday, today is special for George Strait for hitting number one with The Best Day in 2000, for Clint Black and the Grand Ole Opry, even for George and Tammy way back in 1976. Where were you the first time you heard Golden Ring?

Here's the list of notable events for Today In Country Music History, 22 April, 2011.