This Date in Country Music History

• 2023 – Joe Bonsall made his final appearance performing with The Oak Ridge Boys
• 2015 – Dan + Shay’s single “19 You + Me” was certified Platinum
• 2015 – Sam Hunt’s single “Break Up In A Small Town” was certified Platinum
• 2014 – Billy Currington’s single “Hey Girl” was certified Platinum
• 2005 – Joe Nichols topped the charts with “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off”
• 2004 – Josh Gracin made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1994 – Joe Diffie topped the charts for the first of 4 weeks with his hit “Pickup Man”
• 1988 – Restless Heart scored a #1 hit with “A Tender Lie”
• 1955 – Tennessee Ernie Ford topped the charts with “Sixteen Tons”

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Today’s Photo Flashback

• LoCash Cowboys – 12/17/11 – Round Up in Davie, FL
• The Lacs – 12/17/11 – Round Up in Davie, FL

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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Today’s Photo Flashback

• Garth Brooks – 10/17/14 – Jacksonville, FL
• Trisha Yearwood – 10/17/14 – Jacksonville, FL

This Date in Country Music History

• 2021 – Cody Johnson released his album Human (The Double Album)
• 2021 – Old Dominion released their album Time, Tequila & Therapy
• 2016 – Aaron Lewis scored a #1 country album with Sinner
• 2013 – Cassadee Pope released her debut solo album Frame by Frame
• 2013 – Joe Nichols released his album Crickets
• 2013 – Kenny Rogers released his album You Can’t Make Old Friends
• 2011 – Rascal Flatts was inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry
• 2011 – Ronnie Dunn made his solo Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2010 – Craig Campbell made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2002 – Keith Urban released his album Golden Road
• 1999 – SheDAISY made their Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1994 – Toby Keith scored a #1 hit with “Who’s That Man”
• 1991 – Sammy Kershaw released his debut album Don’t Go Near The Water
• 1990 – Tennessee Ernie Ford was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
• 1970 – Lynn Anderson released her single “Rose Garden”

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Today’s Photo Flashback

• Cale Dodds – 10/8/15 – Round Up in Davie, FL
• Canaan Smith – 10/8/15 – Round Up in Davie, FL
• Eric Van Houten – 10/8/15 – Round Up in Davie, FL

Happy Birthday to today’s country music birthday(s)!

• Scott Thomas (Parmalee)
• Tennessee Ernie Ford (d)