March Twenty-Seventh

March Twenty-Seventh

Author: Andrew Michael March 27, 2019 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 bunch of heavy metal, and his house officially becomes a national landmark.  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

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June Twelfth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:24
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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…
April Twenty-Third [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:36
Elvis Presley records his very first album, Jerry Lee Lewis loses an airplane, Tammy Wynette gets honored by her home state, George Strait's first single gets released, and Garth Brooks makes a special offer to his frien…
April Fifteenth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:35
Hank Williams gets arrested for starting a fire in a Nashville hotel room, MCA Records releases a "Second Helping" of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the IRS pursues Johnny Paycheck for seven years of back taxes, Trisha Yearwood applies…
April Fourteenth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34
President Franklin D. Roosevelt is honored on the Grand Ole Opry, Loretta Lynn receives the guitar that starts her country music career, George Jones releases the song considered by many to be the greatest country song e…
April Thirteenth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 birth…
April Second [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:37
"Music City U.S.A" becomes a slogan, Johnny Cash records his first Number One hit, the world meets the Ewing family, and Garth goes Triple Platinum. Also, happy birthday to Warner Mack, Sonny Throckmorton, Emmylou Harris…
April First [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:48
Gene Autry gets married, Hank and Lefty launch their only tour together, Merle Haggard's first daughter is born while he's doing time, the Country Music Hall Of Fame opens its doors, CBS launches a very short lived TV dr…
March Thirty-First [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:43
Gene Autry stars in "Comin' Round The Mountain," RCA records releases the first 45-rpm album, ABC-TV pulls the plug on "The Johnny Cash Show," Dolly Parton performs on the Academy Awards, the Mississippi Musicians Hall O…