April Thirteenth

April Thirteenth

Author: Andrew Michael April 14, 2019 Duration: 2:04

George Jones earns his first Number One single as a performer, Roger Miller cleans up at the Grammys, the tape rolls while Charlie Rich rolls with the flow, and Johnny Cash's middle finger goes to court.  Also happy birthday to singer-songwriter Aaron Lewis!  That and more in today's podcast.  Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Google Play.  We're @TICMHpodcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! 


Ever wonder what legendary recording session took place on your birthday, or which chart-topping country single first hit the airwaves on an ordinary Tuesday decades ago? Each day, host Andrew Michael digs into the archives to uncover the stories behind the songs and the artists who shaped a genre. Today In Country Music History is a daily dose of nostalgia and discovery, moving beyond just names and dates to explore the moments that resonated. You might hear about the unexpected collaboration that sparked a classic, the behind-the-scenes drama at a historic studio, or the personal anecdote from a star's life that forever changed their music. Andrew's delivery feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who loves sharing these gems, making the past feel present and personal. This isn't just a list of facts; it's a celebration of the rich tapestry of country music, one day at a time. Tune in to this podcast for a brief, engaging escape that connects the calendar to the culture of country, reminding you that every day has a soundtrack worth remembering.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 91

Today In Country Music History
Podcast Episodes
March Twenty-Ninth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge opens its doors in Nashville, just a few steps from the backstage doors at the Ryman Auditorium. Kenny Rogers records "Daytime Friends," George Jones gets arrested in Mississippi, bankruptcy offic…
March Twenty-Eighth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:21
Jerry Lee Lewis upstages Chuck Berry, George & Tammy record a timeless duet, Dolly Parton films an HBO special, the old-timey "O Brother" soundtrack goes platinum, Darius Rucker gets his second country Number One, and ha…
March Twenty-Seventh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52
The Sons Of The Pioneers record "Cool Water" for the first time. Sun Records releases it's first record, Roger Miller is king of the singles chart, Roy Orbison gets caught up in a Hazzard County speed trap, Elvis earns a…
March Twenty-Sixth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07
Tex Williams and Merle Travis write the first million-selling single for Capitol Records, Hank Williams does a rare TV performance, Gregg & Duane form the Allman Brothers Band, Tennessee Ernie Ford earns a medal, and Dot…
March Twenty-Fifth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:47
Elvis gets a standard-issue Army haircut, Johnny Cash records "Ring Of Fire," Jerry Lee Lewis wrecks another car, Reba pays tribute to her band, Blake drops his first Number One single, and Buck Owens passes on to that g…
March Nineteenth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:14
Fred Rose cuts off Hank Williams, Elvis puts down a deposit on Graceland, Johnny Cash nearly dies of a drug overdose, Dolly and Porter's feud comes to an end, Tim McGraw wrecks his Lexus, and Ray Price gets popped for po…
January Fifteenth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19
Eddy Arnold records his voice for the first time, Colonal Tom Parker watches Elvis perform for the first time, Ronnie Milsap records his first two singles, Garth Brooks earns some more platinum records, Johnny Cash gets…
October Twenty-Third [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:11
Bill Monroe passes his Opry audition, Jimmie Davis says he's running for governor of Louisiana, Johnny Cash performs at Carnegie Hall, Waylon Jennings gets his first TV special, George Strait makes his movie debut, Blake…
October Twenty-Second [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:23
Jimmie Rodgers records a best-seller, Bill Monroe records in Nashville for the first time, David Allan Coe starts doing hard time, a judge award Hank Williams' second wife a share of his royalties, Mel Tillis appears on…
October Seventeenth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04
The Radio Corporation of America is founded, and still to this day, RCA Records signs some of the biggest acts in country music. Jerry Reed records for Capitol Records, Willie Nelson does the first episode of "Austin Cit…