This Date in Country Music History – July 4th

 Posted by at 7:04 am on July 4, 2018
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  • 2020 – HCM Daily News – July 4th, 2020
  • 2013 – Dierks Bentley opened a bar in Scottsdale, AZ called Whiskey Row
  • 2002 – A “Welcome to New Franklin, hometown of country star Sara Evans” sign is dedicated to the singer in Missori
  • 1992 – Wynonna Judd scored a #1 hit with “I Saw the Light”
  • 1981 – Barbara Mandrell topped the charts with “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool”
  • 1973 – Willie Nelson hosts his first annual 4th of July Picnic
  • 1965 – B.J. Thomas signed his first recording contract with Pacemakers Records
  • 1776 – The Declaration of Independence was signed, signaling the birth of America, home of country music!