Today In Country Music History

Jimmie Rodgers records an iconic song, Johnny Rodriguez records a classic Lefty tune, Dolly Parton's second movie debuts, two more gold records for Merle Haggard, Carrie Underwood sings an all-star performance, and happy birthday to Jeff Hanna and Scotty Emerick! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google and Spotify! Or, ask Siri or Google to "play the podcast Today In Country Music History."

RCA gets their logo, Trigger goes Hollywood, Hank & Audrey divorce again, Monroe plays with Flatt & Scruggs again, Jerry Lee Lewis almost dies again, and you could vote for Kinky in Texas. All that and more in today's podcast! Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google, and Spotify! You can also ask Siri or Google to "play the podcast Today In Country Music History"

Bill Monroe makes the most important purchase of his music career, Waylon signs with a label, "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" is a "S-U-C-C-E-S-S" for Tammy Wynette, Conway and Loretta release a timeless duet album, Glen Campbell does a prison concert for his fellow inmates, and happy birthday to David Ball! All that and more in today's podcast! Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google and now also on Spotify!

Elvis gets his first spins, Kris Kristofferson reaches #1, Garth and Sandy get one card closer to a full house, Roy Orbison's estate goes to court, Oaks join the Opry, and happy birthday to Drew Womack and Toby Keith! Check us and subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Castbox, Overcast, Pocketcasts and RadioPublic. Or, ask Siri or Google to "play the podcast Today In Country Music History"

The Ryman opens it's balcony, one of Hank Williams' best-known songs is released, Waylon gets his first Number One Single, the movie "Rhinestone" debuts in theaters nationwide, DAC gets married, Wynonna gets divorced, and happy birthday to Kris Kristofferson! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcasting platform.

Part two of my interview with singer-songwriter-actor-producer-philanthropist John Schneider (aka "Bo Duke"). Subscribe to my podcast on iTunes or Google Play.

A very special TICMH today, because singer-songwriter-actor-producer-philanthropist John Schneider (aka "Bo Duke) stopped by for an interview. We talked about the Dukes of Hazzard, how he helped start the Children's Miracle Network, Smallville, and the Great Baton Rouge Floods that nearly destroyed everything in his life. It's the best interview I've done in 22 years of working in radio. Subscribe to my podcast on iTunes or Google Play.

One of America's first country stars, Obed Pickard, makes his radio debut, Cash records two classics at the Sun studios, Elvis has an epiphany, Sammi Smith reaches the top, Hank Jr has a convenient memory, Dolly gets a Doctorate, and happy 132nd birthday to Coca-Cola! All that and more in today's podcast. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes or Google Play!

Hank Williams scores his first Number One single, Cash starts his first British tour, George Strait goes Hollywood, Sturgill Simpson's gets a Number One album, we remember Eddie Rabbitt, and happy birthday to songwriter Jerry Chesnut and also to singer-songwriter Russell Dickerson! That and more in today's podcast. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or Google Play.

Elvis gets the G.I. Blues, Buck Owens gets married for a short minute, the Highwaymen release an album called The Highwaymen featuring a song called "Highwayman," LeAnn Rimes takes her dad to court, the Dixie Chicks make a magazine cover, Chris Young becomes a Nashville Star, and happy birthday to Larry Gatlin and Ty Herndon! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!

Conway throws out a first pitch, George Strait starts a five week run at the top of the chart, one of Elvis's favorite cars become part of the Country Hall Of Fame, the case of the Brantley Gilbert impostor, and happy birthday to Jay Demarcus of Rascal Flatts! That and more in today's podcast! Subscribe on iTunes or Google Play.

Jim Reeves starts a three-and-a-half run at Number One, Lynn Anderson is sitting pretty in her Rose Garden; Merle performs for President Reagan; Kristofferson makes a magazine cover; Brad Paisley plays himself on "South Park" and happy birthday to singer-songwriter Rory Feek. That and more in today's podcast! Subscribe on iTunes or Google Play.

Thomas Edison sets the stage for what would eventually become the music industry, Barbara Mandrell records for Columbia, Garth sweeps the ACMs, Johnny Cash gets his first certified Gold album, Granger Smith starts hiking for veterans, Billy Currington has a tough day in Georgia, and happy birthday to Carly Pearce and Rebecca Lynn Howard. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and Google Play.

George Jones records a hit single 38 years too early, MCA releases a superstar's debut single, Tammy Wynette gets a hometown highway, Garth Brooks offers up a piece of himself, and we remember the birthdays of Roy Orbison, songwriter Kent Robbins, and Johnny Cash's first wife, Vivian Liberto. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and Google Play! Siri will play this podcast for you also. Just say "Hey Siri, play the podcast Today In Country Music History."

Jimmie Rogers takes the first step in his music career, Gene Autry records an iconic Western song, Charley Pride and Johnny Cash top this week's chart in 1970, HBO honors Jerry Lee Lewis, and Dierks Bentley makes a big debut. That and more in today's podcast! Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play. Siri will play this podcast for you also. Just say, "Siri, play the podcast Today In Country Music History."

Elvis Presley gets his first job in show business, 23 years later on the same day, Elvis would buy a jet. The interesting history behind the Jim Reeves hit "He'll Have To Go." Studio 54 threatens to sue Jerry Lee Lewis. Kenny Chesney's merch truck goes up in flames, and some good instant karma for the Zac Brown Band. That and more in today's podcast! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and Google Play. Siri will play it for you also. Just say "Siri, play the podcast Today In Country Music History."

An iconic song by Bob Wills gets recorded, Waylon Jennings turns a Chuck Berry recording into a country hit, Johnny Cash goes Hollywood, George Jones bounces a check, divorce number six for Jerry Lee Lewis. We also remember recording Aaron Shelton, who co-founded the Castle Recording Studios, and we remember singer Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and Google Play! Siri will play it for you also. Just say "Siri play the podcast Today In Country Music History."

George Strait records a classic. The most fun (some might say annoying) song to sing along with tops the chart. Faith Hill gets a home-state honor. Roger Miller owns Grammy Night. "White Lightning" becomes certified high-proof Number One Hit. We also remember the birthday of country pioneer Bob Nolan. Get this podcast sent to you each morning automatically! Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play!

A Marty Robbins tune wins a Grammy, Johnny Cash does a prison gig, "Don't You Wanna Stay" wins it's first of many RIAA certifications, we remember Boxcar Willie and two country superstars release their debut-self titled albums exactly four years apart. Also, happy 36th birthday to Easton Corbin and happy 61st birthday to Vince Gill! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and Google Play. Say "Hey Siri, play the podcast Today In Country Music History"

Double platinum certification for Lee Ann Womack, K.T. Olsin’s debut album reaches Number One, Wynonna gets her first solo Number One, more April divorces, and the legend behind Hank Sr’s “Your Cheatin’ Heart.”