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Clay Walker Dreams, The Dixie Chicks Fly – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:11:19 +0000

The Dixie Chicks flew on this date in 1999, Clay Walker dreamed in 1994, Merle Haggard had the number one Country song in the nation in 1968 and more.

Toby Keith Isn't As Good, Joe Nichols Remembers – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:30:46 +0000

Toby Keith wasn't As Good As He Once Was on this date in 2005, Joe Nichols had a Memory in 2002, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard had the number one Country song in the nation in 1983 and more.

Kellie Pickler Gets A Record Deal, Lonestar Is Amazed – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:02:47 +0000

Kellie Pickler signed a record deal on this date in 2006, Lonestar was Amazed in 1999, Merle Haggard was an Okie in 1969 and more.

Taylor Swift Makes Sparks Fly, Merle Haggard Has The Blues – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:27:54 +0000

Taylor Swift was making Sparks Fly on this date in 2011, Jennifer Nettles surprised Kenny Chesney in 2008, Merle Haggard had the Blues in 1969 and more.

Big & Rich Play A Rally, Faith Hill Gives A Piece Of Her Heart – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:28:07 +0000

Big & Rich played a human rights rally in 2006, Faith Hill scored her second number one hit in 1994 and Merle Haggard had the number one Country song in the nation in 1974.

Merle Haggard Joins Twitter, Sends Bizarre Messages

Megan Pacella — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:01:27 +0000

“Hello Twitter. #FirstTweet.” That’s how Merle Haggard kicked off his new Twitter account yesterday afternoon — but after his inaugural greet tweet, things just got, well, kind of weird. A few moments after greeting his followers, the American icon followed up with: “Greetings all participators, especially all you sweet potaters. There’s always something new . [...]

Merle Haggard Is Fightin' Mad, Luke Bryan Gets The Shakes – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:18:16 +0000

Luke Bryan was likin' what the Country Girls were doing on this date in 2011, Lonestar was Amazed in 2000 and Merle Haggard was at the very top of the Country music charts on this date back in 1970.

Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 14 March, 2011.

Carrie Underwood Meets Your Mother, Merle Haggard Begs Your Pardon – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:54:57 +0000

Carrie Underwood met your mother ... sort of ... on this date in 2010, Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet turned time into gold in 2005 and Merle Haggard was issued a full pardon by a California Governor who would one day become President way back in 1972.

Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History.

Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon Walk, Merle Haggard Wonders – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:41:26 +0000

Toby Keith was certified triple and quadruple platinum in 2004, Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon Walked The Line in 2006 and Merle Haggard wondered if he’d Make It Through December back in 1973. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 16 January, 2012. The Recording Industry Association of America issued a gold [...]

Roy Clark Played Santa Claus, Charlie Daniels Went To Georgia – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:45:40 +0000

The unlikely combination of Merle Haggard, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney was honored in Washington DC on this date in 2010, Roy Clark played Santa Claus for Steve Wariner and Barbara Eden in 2002 and Charlie Daniels recorded a song that will never fade away on this date in 1978.

Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 05, December, 2011.

Gretchen Wilson Turns Red To Gold, Kenny Chesney Plays Free Concert – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:01:17 +0000

Kenny Chesney surprised the crowd at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge with a free show on this date in 2008 (with CMA Musician Of The Year, Mac MacAnally!), Gretchen Wilson's Red Neck struck gold in 2004 and Merle Haggard told the world he was a proud Okie in 1969.

Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 10 November, 2011.

Faith Hill Breathes, Willie & Waylon Sing About Lefty – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:45:36 +0000
Taylor Swift was thinking Back To December one year ago today, Faith Hill was Breathing on this date in 1999 and Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard recorded a classic Townes Van Zandt tune in 1982. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 09 November, 2011. Taylor Swift‘s “Back To December” was released [...]

Dixie Chicks Fly, Merle's Mama Tries – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:57:38 +0000
The Dixie Chicks were Flying on this date in 1999, Clay Walker went platinum in 1994 and Merle Haggard’s mama tried to raise him right back in 1968. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 31 August, 2001. The Dixie Chicks‘ Fly album was released in 1999. Clay Walker earned his first [...]

Reba Lets You Call It, Willie & Merle Let One Get Away – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:30:04 +0000
Reba McEntire let you call it in 1993, Toby Keith started a six week run at the top of the charts in 2005 and Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard sang a song about a bandit in 1983. Here’s the list for Today In Country Music History for 23 July, 2011. Alabama debuted on the charts [...]

Kenny Chesney Sets A Record, Merle Haggard Is Proud – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:00:20 +0000
Kenny Chesney blew away all the old concert records in 2006, Dolly Parton opens her theme park in 1986, Merle Haggard is proud of his roots in 1969. Here’s the rundown for Today In Country Music History for 16 July, 2011. Kenny Chesney set a new record for a country show when his concert at [...]

Best Outdoor Activities Around Wichita Falls – Our Top Five

Frank Seres — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:48:56 +0000
5.) Get In The Water – Head To The Waterpark Wichita Falls and Lawton It’s hot! I know – understatement of the year. Well, if you’re tired of staying indoors where it’s nice and cool, you could venture out and find some water. There are plenty of area lakes from which to choose. Some of [...]

Register to Win a Pair of Tickets to See Miranda Lambert in Concert July 2nd at Fort Sill Polo Field

Frank Seres — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:16:25 +0000

Here is your chance to register to win a pair of tickets to see Miranda Lambert, Merle Haggard and Stoney LaRue at the Fort Sill Polo field on July 2nd.

For all the details on the concert visit the events page HERE!

Stoney LaRue – 5 Things You May Not Know

Frank Seres — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:21:36 +0000

Stoney LaRue is opening what is easily the biggest concert of the year in Texoma - The 2011 Army Concert Tour with Merle Haggard and Miranda Lambert on Saturday, July 2nd at Ft. Sill's Polo Field. Most of us a very familiar with Merle and Miranda, but unless you've followed the Red Dirt music scene you may not be as familiar with Stoney. I found a few things on his website that you may not know about him:

Independence Day Bash With Miranda, Merle and the boys.

Joe Cayden — Wed, 18 May 2011 03:00:27 +0000
Ft Sill Polo Fields is where you’ll wanna be this coming 4th of July!Miranda Lambert, along with Merle Haggard and many guests are set to rock the troops for Independence Day Weekend. The show is gonna be on July 2nd at the Fort Sill Polo Fields just north of Lawton, Oklahoma. Fort Sill is great [...]

Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Merle Haggard – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:10:07 +0000

Proposals and marriages and annullments, oh my!

It seems love has been in the air on this date in the world of Country Music, although it hasn't always lasted very long. Blake proposed to Miranda one year ago today, Kenny and Renee got married (for a few months, anyway) on the beach in the Virgin Islands in 2005 and Merle Haggard recorded a song about a mother's love for her son back in ... What year was that?

Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 09 May, 2011.