This Date in Country Music History

• 2019 – Dan + Shay’s single “Speechless” was certified Double Platinum
• 2019 – Dan + Shay’s single “Tequila” was certified Triple Platinum
• 2019 – Cole Swindell’s single “Break Up in the End” was certified Platinum
• 2019 – Cole Swindell’s single “Chillin’ It” was certified Double Platinum
• 2019 – Brett Eldredge’s single “The Long Way” was certified Platinum
• 2013 – George Jones passed away in Nashville
• 2010 – The JaneDear Girls released their single “Wildflower”
• 2005 – Jo Dee Messina released her album Delicious Surprise
• 1999 – Jo Dee Messina released her single “Lesson in Leavin'” 19 years to the date after Dottie West topped the charts with the song
• 1997 – George Strait topped the charts for the first of 5 weeks with “One Night At A Time”
• 1994 – Pam Tillis released her album Sweetheart’s Dance
• 1994 – Reba McEntire released her album Read My Mind
• 1994 – Randy Travis released his album This Is Me
• 1993 – Garth Brooks released his single “That Summer”
• 1980 – Dottie West topped the charts with “A Lesson in Leavin'”

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This Date in Country Music History

• 2023 – Hardy scored a #1 album with The Mockingbird & The Crow
• 2022 – Kylie Frey and Bri Bagwell released their duet cover of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”
• 2020 – Jake Hoot made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2014 – Eric Paslay released his self-titled debut album
• 2009 – Barbara Mandrell and Roy Clark were named the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame
• 2008 – George Strait released his single “I Saw God Today”
• 2008 – The Lost Trailers released their single “Holler Back”
• 2003 – Blake Shelton released his album The Dreamer
• 2002 – George Strait released his single “Living and Living Well”
• 1999 – Freddy Fender received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
• 1995 – Pam Tillis scored her first career #1 hit with “Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)”
• 1991 – Alabama released their single “Down Home”

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This Date in Country Music History

• 2024 – Megan Moroney released her single “Am I Okay?”
• 2024 – Aaron Watson released his single “Hit the Hay Runnin'”
• 2023 – Oliver Anthony scored a #1 Billboard Country Single with “Rich Men North of Richmond”
• 2022 – The Kenny Chesney & Old Dominion duet “Beer With My Friends” was released.  It would peak at #28 on the Country Aircheck radio airplay chart.
• 2022 – Hardy released his hit duet “Wait in the Truck” with Lainey Wilson
• 2022 – Ingrid Anders released her album Good Person
• 2017 – Brett Eldredge scored a #1 album with his self-titled album Brett Eldredge
• 2016 – Florida Georgia Line released their album Dig Your Roots
• 2016 – Sam Hunt earned a lot of hardware. “Take Your Time” was certified triple platinum, “Break Up In A Small Town,” “Leave The Night On,” and “House Party” were certified double-platinum, and “Make You Miss Me” and “Ex To See” were certified platinum
• 2014 – Brad Paisley released his album Moonshine in the Trunk
• 2013 – The Band Perry released their single “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely”
• 2013 – Dierks Bentley released his single “I Hold On”
• 2008 – The Lost Trailers released their album Holler Back
• 2008 – Jimmy Wayne released his album Do You Believe Me Now
• 2000 – Darryl Worley made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2000 – Pam Tillis officially joined the Grand Ole Opry
• 1997 – Martina McBride released her album Evolution
• 1985 – George Strait released his single “The Chair”
• 1977 – Ronnie McDowell made his Grand Ole Opry debut

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CMT today announced “CMT GIANTS: ALABAMA,” a star-studded salute celebrating the extraordinary career and music of one of the most successful and iconic country groups of all time. Filming at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, it will air as a 2-hour special later this year.

Music’s biggest names, including Blake Shelton ft. Steve Wariner, Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan, Riley Green, and Sam Hunt will come together to perform some of the band’s most legendary hits for a once-in-a-lifetime tribute event.

Additionally, Evander Holyfield, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, Vince Gill and more will appear both in-person and virtually to share personal stories reflecting on ALABAMA’s forever impact on music, blended alongside rare photos, performance footage and interviews from the vault – plus an all-new sit down with ALABAMA themselves reflecting on their storied career.

“I love doing Christmas shows and I’m really excited to be going out with Pam. I’ve always respected her so much and I know it’s going to be a really great show,” shared Vassar.

The chart-topping singer-songwriters will embark on their “Holidays and Hits” tour on Nov. 30, kicking off with a show at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, N.J. The pair will be performing holiday favorites along with their iconic hits during the six-city jaunt throughout the midwest and northeastern U.S.

“Phil is a musician and singer-songwriter that I’ve always had a lot of respect for. He’s bringing a whole bundle of 2000s country gems, and I’m bringing the 90s flavor. We’ll be rounding out the evening with as many timeless Christmas tunes as we can fit it in! I’m really looking forward to teaming up with Phil to make it a memorable evening for the whole family,” exclaimed Tillis.