This Date in Country Music History

• 2024 – Kris Kristofferson passed away in Hawaii
• 2021 – Mandy Barnett was invited by Connie Smith to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry
• 2021 – Alan Jackson announced that 10 years ago he was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder, a degenerative nerve disease
• 2020 – Carly Pearce release her song “Next Girl”
• 2020 – Keith Urban released his duet “One Too Many” with P!nk
• 2020 – Clay Walker released his single “Need a Bar Sometimes”
• 2019 – busbee, a popular producer/songwriter, died of brain cancer
• 2013 – Keith Urban’s album Fuse topped the Billboard Country Albums chart
• 2010 – Trace Adkins invites Blake Shelton to join the Grand Ole Opry
• 2007 – Cross Canadian Ragweed made their Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2004 – Rascal Flatts released their album Feels Like Today
• 2002 – Diamond Rio scored a #1 hit with “Beautiful Mess”
• 1998 – Sara Evans released her single “No Place That Far”
• 1993 – George Strait released his album Easy Come, Easy Go
• 1992 – John Michael Montgomery‘s debut album Life’s a Dance was released
• 1985 – Ronnie Milsap topped the charts with “Lost In The Fifties Tonight (In The Still Of The Night)”
• 1984 – George Strait released his album Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind
• 1974 – Waylon Jennings topped the charts with “I’m a Ramblin’ Man”
• 1968 – Jeannie C. Riley topped the charts with “Harper Valley P.T.A.”
• 1956 – Elvis Presley released his hit “Love Me Tender”

HCM Content

• 2023 – HCM Daily Country Music News – September 28th, 2023
• 2022 – HCM Daily Country Music News – September 28th, 2022
• 2021 – HCM Daily News – September 28th, 2021
• 2020 – HCM Daily News – September 28th, 2020
• Today’s Birthdays – September 28th

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• Lee Brice – 9/28/14 – Kiss Country Undercover Concert at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, FL

Sunday Mornin’ Country returns this year with another full lineup of the best Country and Gospel artists, who will be singing songs of inspiration in a wholesome, family-friendly atmosphere. This year’s event will take place Sunday, June 8th, at 4:00 PM on the Grand Ole Opry House stage. Once again, the legendary Brenda Lee will serve as host. Order tickets on www.opry.com or call 1-800-733-6779.

“Sunday Mornin’ Country is such an honor to be a part of! It’s a great day of fellowship between entertainers, and it means so much to us all! We love sharing God’s Word through song, and we are all so blessed to be able to share it through Sunday Mornin’ Country,” shared Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass.

“I have been playing the Sunday Morning Country show since the Hee Haw days when Joe Babcock recruited me. I must say that I love the show and look forward to it every year!” exclaimed Charlie McCoy

“Sunday Morning Country is a very special event. A chance to come together on the Opry stage and share songs and message of God’s Love.” Shared John Berry. “I am thrilled to be invited again to be a part of this special day!!

Artists and performances for this special celebration event include Brenda Lee, Charlie McCoy, Cowboy Joe & The Babcocks, Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass, Dianne Sherrill, Holly Watson, John Berry, John McCuen, Melanie Walker, Jonnie W., Mandy Barnett, Music City Quartet, Ray Stevens, Tennessee River Boys, The Kody Norris Show and The Fox Brothers with more names to be announced soon.

Past years’ performers have included the talents of Jeannie Seely, The Isaacs, William Lee Golden and The Goldens, Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass, John Berry, Skeeter Davis, Roy Acuff, Lynn Anderson, Jason Crabb, Chris Young, Jimmie Wayne, The Oak Ridge Boys, Roy Clark, Freddy Hart, Grandpa Jones, Charlie McCoy, Vestal Goodman, Paul Richey, Marty Raybon, Ricky Skaggs, Connie Smith, Rhonda Vincent, The Whites, Tammy Wynette, Brenda Lee, Linda Davis, Jean Shepard and many others.

Sponsored by the Nashville-based nonprofit Music City Christian Fellowship, the concert wraps up the week at the end of CMA Music Fest each year, leaving fans and guests with an uplifting memory of Nashville. Sunday Mornin’ Country is the longest-running Country/Gospel event during the music festival.

Stay current with Sunday Mornin’ Country on the Music City Christian Fellowship website and stay in touch on social media platform Facebook.

Country Music Headlines

• Dolly Parton to Headline First Annual Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye Benefit Concert
• Lonestar To Headline An Evening of Giving to Nashville Region Covid19 Frontline Workers
• Mandy Barnett Invited To Join The Grand Ole Opry

This Date in Country Music History

• 2020 – Mac Davis died in Nashville days after having heart surgery
• 2020 – HCM Daily News – September 29th, 2020
• 2018 – Carrie Underwood scored a #1 album with Cry Pretty
• 2014 – Carrie Underwood released her single “Something in the Water”
• 2009 – Miranda Lambert released her album Revolution
• 2007 – Roy Clark invited Josh Turner to join the Grand Ole Opry
• 2004 – Randy Travis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
• 2000 – Keith Urban made his solo debut on the Grand Ole Opry
• 1993 – Willie Nelson became the newest member of the Country Music Hall of Fame
• 1986 – Alabama released their album The Touch
• 1980 – Merle Haggard released his single “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink”

Today’s Birthdays

• Brad Cotter
• Callista Clark
• Gene Autry (d)
• Jerry Lee Lewis

Today’s New Albums

• None Today

Today’s New Singles

• None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback

• Brad Paisley – 9/29/12 – Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
• Emily Brooke – 9/29/12 – Cruzan Amphitheatre VIP Lounge in West Palm Beach, FL
• Hali Hicks – 9/29/11 – Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, FL
• Kristen Kelly – 9/29/12 – Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
• Love & Theft – 9/29/12 – Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
• Scotty McCreery – 9/29/12 – Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
• Shane Duncan – 9/29/11 – Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, FL
• The Band Perry – 9/29/12 – Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL

Contests

• Win a signed Niko Moon CD – end date unknown
• Win a guitar autographed by Miranda Lambert – ends 12/8/21
• Win a pair of Justin Boots from Billy Bob’s Texas! Winners chosen monthly – ends 12/31/21
• Win a Jeep Wrangler from Darius Rucker – ends 1/8/22

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Country Music Headlines

• Music Video:  “Where the Country Girls At” by Trace Adkins w/ Luke Bryan & Pitbull
• Pre-Order Josh Turner’s New Autographed Christmas Album
• Alan Jackson Reveals Health Battle in Interview with NBC’s Today Show
• Zac Brown Announces COVID-19 Diagnosis
• Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge 60th Annual Birthday Bash To Take Over Downtown Nashville
  
• Walker Hayes Makes History with “Fancy Like”
• Jacob Bryant Inks Deal With Thirty Tigers And American Roots Records
• Mandy Barnett Invited to Become Newest Member of the Grand Ole Opry

This Date in Country Music History

• 2020 – HCM Daily News – September 28th, 2020
• 2019 – busbee, a popular producer/songwriter, died of brain cancer
• 2013 – Keith Urban’s album Fuse topped the Billboard Country Albums chart
• 2010 – Trace Adkins invites Blake Shelton to join the Grand Ole Opry
• 2007 – Cross Canadian Ragweed made their Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2004 – Rascal Flatts released their album Feels Like Today
• 2002 – Diamond Rio scored a #1 hit with “Beautiful Mess”
• 1998 – Sara Evans released her single “No Place That Far”
• 1993 – George Strait released his album Easy Come, Easy Go
• 1992 – John Michael Montgomery‘s debut album Life’s a Dance was released
• 1985 – Ronnie Milsap topped the charts with “Lost In The Fifties Tonight (In The Still Of The Night)”
• 1984 – George Strait released his album Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind
• 1974 – Waylon Jennings topped the charts with “I’m a Ramblin’ Man”
• 1968 – Jeannie C. Riley topped the charts with “Harper Valley P.T.A.”
• 1956 – Elvis Presley released his hit “Love Me Tender”

Today’s Birthdays

• Mandy Barnett
• Karen Fairchild (Little Big Town)

Today’s New Albums

• Flat River Band – Sights and Sounds (EP)

Today’s New Singles

• Did It Work For You – Phillip Michael Parsons

Today’s Photo Flashback

• Lee Brice – 9/28/14 – Kiss Country Undercover Concert at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, FL

Contests

• Win a signed Niko Moon CD – end date unknown
• Win a guitar autographed by Miranda Lambert – ends 12/8/21
• Win a pair of Justin Boots from Billy Bob’s Texas! Winners chosen monthly – ends 12/31/21
• Win a Jeep Wrangler from Darius Rucker – ends 1/8/22

Also check out…

• Events Calendar
• Spotify Playlists
• Album Release Dates
• Single Release Dates
• Artist Interviews
• Concert Photos
• Artist Database
• State-by-State Country Music Coverage
• This Date in Country Music History
• Shop Country Music Store by SFCM
• Country Music Charts
• HCM Twitter Feed
• Contests
• Special Offers

Karen Fairchild

Happy Birthday to today’s country music birthdays!

• Mandy Barnett
• Karen Fairchild (Little Big Town)