June Eleventh

June Eleventh

Author: Andrew Michael June 11, 2019 Duration: 2:24

Hank Williams performs on the Grande Ole Opry for the first time, Hank Jr gets his first RIAA-Certified gold album, Chuck Berry pleads guilty to tax evasion, Tanya Tucker performs the Heimlich maneuver on a friend during her baby shower, Garth Brooks sets an autograph-signing record, and someone pays more than 20 grand for George Jones' wrecked Lexus SUV.  Also, happy birthday to Frank Beard of ZZ Top, and singer-songwriter Bruce Robinson.  That and more in today's podcast!

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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
60 Seconds Of Country Music History For March 21 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05
Johnny meets Sam, Glen strums for Jan & Dean, Merle has a number one album, “Little House” wraps, Clint Black cruises with a number one single, and we meet the Robertson family for the first time.
60 Seconds Of Country Music History For March Twentieth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00
“Abeline” gets recorded, “Trying To Love Two Women” gets released, Willie avoids a weed charge, Tim McGraw breezes to the top, and a infamous TV set goes on display at Graceland.
60 Seconds Of Country Music History For March Nineteenth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:59
Elvis puts a down payment a house, Waylon Jennings records an important single, and both Tom McGraw and David Allan Coe get cited for causing car accidents on the same day, 8 years apart.
60 Seconds Of Country Music History For March Seventeenth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10
Historically interesting facts on this date about Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell, Randy Travis, Kenny Chesney, Peyton Manning, Merle Haggard and happy birthday to Paul Overstreet!
60 Seconds Of Country Music History For March Thirteenth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:56
Elvis drops an album, the Statler Brothers sing about flowers, everyone wants a piece of “Ocean Front Property,” Trisha joins the Opry, and if it wasn’t for Carrie Rivers, we wouldn’t have Johnny Cash.
60 Seconds Of Country Music History For March Ninth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08
Today’s historical facts about Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, George Burns (yes he had a country single), Chris Ledoux, and Happy Birthday 🎂 to Mickey Gilley!