This Date in Country Music History

• 2022 – Jimmie Allen released his single “Down Home”
• 2021 – MLB’s Texas Rangers re-name their spring training baseball park in Surprise, AZ as Charley Pride Field
• 2020 – Maren Morris scored a #1 single with “The Bones”
• 2013 – Longtime Grand Ole Opry legend Jack Greene passed away
• 2011 – Luke Bryan released his single “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)”
• 2011 – Brad Paisley released his single “Old Alabama”
• 2000 – Shania Twain‘s album Come On Over became the highest selling country album of all time, passing 17 million copies sold
• 1998 – Jo Dee Messina made her Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1998 – Diamond Rio was invited to become members of the Grand Ole Opry
• 1995 – Toby Keith released his single “You Ain’t Much Fun”
• 1992 – John Anderson scored a #1 hit with “Straight Tequila Night”
• 1970 – Merle Haggard topped the charts with “Fightin’ Side of Me”

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This Date in Country Music History

• 2019 – Whiskey Myers scored a #1 album with their self-titled album Whiskey Myers
• 2019 – Blake Shelton officiates the wedding of Trace Adkins & Victoria Pratt
• 2018 – Jimmie Allen released his debut album Mercury Lane
• 2018 – Chris Lane’s duet with Tori Kelly, “Take Back Home Girl” was certified platinum
• 2010 – Darius Rucker released his album Charleson, SC 1966
• 2010 – The Band Perry released their self-titled debut album
• 1997 – The legendary John Denver died in a plane crash
• 1996 – Trisha Yearwood scored a #1 hit with “Believe Me Baby (I Lied)”
• 1993 – Faith Hill released her debut album Take Me As I Am
• 1991 – Ricky Van Shelton topped the charts with “Keep It Between The Lines”
• 1987 – Randy Travis wins CMA Awards for Male Vocalist, Album, and Single of the Year
• 1985 – Marie Osmond and Dan Seals topped the charts with their duet “Meet Me In Montana”
• 1984 – Mel McDaniel released his single “Baby’s Got Her Blue Jeans On”
• 1981 – Barbara Mandrell won CMA Awards for Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year
• 1978 – Don Williams released his single “Tulsa Time”

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This Date in Country Music History

• 2024 – Post Malone released his duet “Pour Me a Drink” with Blake Shelton
• 2019 – Jimmie Allen gets engaged while at Disney World in Orlando, FL
• 2014 – Maddie & Tae released their debut single “Girl in a Country Song“
• 2010 – Hit songwriter Hank Cochran passed away from pancreatic cancer
• 2008 – Darius Rucker made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2003 – Brooks & Dunn released their Red Dirt Road album
• 2003 – Pat Green released his album Wave On Wave
• 1997 – Michael Peterson released his self-titled debut album
• 1997 – Kenny Chesney released his I Will Stand album
• 1997 – Chely Wright released her single “Shut Up And Drive”
• 1961 – Bill Anderson joined the Grand Ole Opry
• 1949 – Hank Williams released his single “Mind Your Own Business”

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• Cecilia Lauren & The Ocoee River Band – 7/15/11 – Tapper’s in Palm Springs, FL

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• In the Hands of the Fans: Fifty Years of CMA Fest Exhibit Announced at the Country Music Hall of Fame
• Jimmie Allen Suspended by Stoney Creek Due to Rape Allegations
• New Loretta Lynn Book Announced
• 2023 ACM Awards Play-by-Play and Results

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• 2019 – Adam Hambrick made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2015 – Chris Young released his single “I’m Comin’ Over”
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• 2004 – Gretchen Wilson releases her debut album Here For the Party
• 1999 – Kenny Rogers releases his She Rides Wild Horses album
• 1996 – Steve Wariner joins the Grand Ole Opry
• 1991 – George Strait hits #1 with his hit “If I Know Me”
• 1985 – Reba McEntire hits #1 with “Somebody Should Leave”
• 1979 – Country Music Hall of Famer Lester Flatt passed away

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• Kevin Fowler

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• None Today

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• Different ‘Round Here – Riley Green & Luke Combs
• Goin’ Off Grid – Adam Wayne
• Strait Shot – Jordan Rainer

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This Week’s Notable Events

• Tico Time Bluegrass Fest – Aztec, NM – May 11, 2023
• ACM Awards – Frisco, TX – May 11, 2023
• The Chicks – Las Vegas, NV – May 12, 2023
• Tico Time Bluegrass Fest – Aztec, NM – May 12, 2023
• Rodney Atkins at Boots & Black Belts Gala – Houston, TX – May 13, 2023
• The Chicks – Las Vegas, NV – May 13, 2023
• Tico Time Bluegrass Fest – Aztec, NM – May 13, 2023 – All Day
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Here is a recap of this week’s chart toppers from the various country music charts!

Billboard Country Music Charts

• Airplay #1 Single –”Rock and a Hard Place” by Bailey Zimmerman
• Hot Country Singles #1 – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
• Top Songwriter – Ashley Gorley
• Top Producer – Joey Moi
• Top Country Album – One Thing At a Time by Morgan Wallen
• Country Streaming #1 Single – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
• Country Digital Sales #1 Single – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
• Top Americana/Folk Album – American Heartbreak by Zach Bryan
• Top Bluegrass Album – Celebrants by Nickel Creek
• #1 Canadian Country Single – “Dancin’ in the Country” by Tyler Hubbard

Country Aircheck Charts

• Airplay #1 Single – “Gold” by Dierks Bentley
• Activator #1 Single – “Handle on You” by Parker McCollum
• Most Added New Single – “Without You” by Thompson Square
• Top Point Gainer – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
• Top Spin Gainer – “You Didn’t” by Brett Young
• Activator Top Point Gainer – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
• Activator Top Spin Gainer –”Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
• Top Recurrent – “Thought You Should Know” by Morgan Wallen

Music Row Charts

• Country Breakout Radio Chart #1 Single – “Tennessee Orange” by Megan Moroney
• Greatest Spin Increase – “Love You Anyway” by Luke Combs
• Most Added New Single – “Love You Anyway” by Luke Combs
• Highest Debuting New Single – “Be Alright” by Jimmie Allen
• Top Songwriter – Morgan Wallen

Various Texas Country Charts

• Texas Airplay Chart’s #1 Single – “Honky Tonk Roll” by Wade Bowen
• Texas Airplay Chart’s Greatest Spin Increase – “First Time” by Jon Stork
• Texas Airplay Chart’s Most Added Single – “Seven Year Ache” by Aaron Watson & Jenna Paulette
• Texas Airplay Chart’s Top Debuting Single – “Everything” by Scotty Alexander
• Texas Regional Radio Report’s #1 Single – “Mountain Song” by Flatland Cavalry
• CD Tex Broadcast Most Downloaded New Single – “Come Back to Texas” by Darrell Goodman
• American Country Music Chart’s #1 Single – “Honky Tonk Roll” by Wade Bowen
• American Country Music Chart’s Most Added Single – “Dents on a Chevy” by Ty Herndon & Terri Clark
• American Country Music Chart’s Greatest Spin Increase – “Creek Will Rise” by Conner Smtih