This Date in Country Music History – October 17th

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This Date in Country Music History

2020 – Dolly Parton scored a #1 country album with Have a Holly Dolly Christmas
2017 – Chris Young became a member of the Grand Ole Opry
2015 – Merle Haggard made his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry
2014 – Little Big Town was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
2011 – Gloriana released their single “(Kissed You) Good Night”
2009 – Steel Magnolia made their Grand Ole Opry debut
2006 – Jason Michael Carroll released his single “Alyssa Lies”
2006 – Tim McGraw received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
2006 – Dierks Bentley released his album Long Trip Alone
1998 – The Wilkinsons made their Grand Ole Opry debut
1995 – Clay Walker released his album Hypnotize the Moon
1990 – Country Music Hall of Famer Tennessee Ernie Ford passed away
1987 – The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band scored a #1 hit with “Fishin’ in the Dark”
1981 – Eddie Rabbitt scored a #1 hit with “Step by Step”
1955 – Tennessee Ernie Ford released his single “Sixteen Tons”

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