This Date in Country Music History – October 12th

 Posted by at 7:23 am on October 12, 2025
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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 – October 11th

 Posted by at 7:53 am on October 11, 2025
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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2024 – Jelly Roll released his album Beautifully Broken
  • 2024 – Kane Brown released his song “Backseat Driver”
  • 2021 – Luke Bryan released his single “Up”
  • 2019 – Cody Jinks released his album After the Fire
  • 2019 – Blanco Brown released his debut album Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs
  • 2011 – Martina McBride released her album Eleven
  • 2011 – Lauren Alaina released her debut album Wildflower
  • 2011 – Hunter Hayes released his self-titled debut album
  • 2011 – Toby Keith released his single “Red Solo Cup”
  • 2005 – Gary Allan released his album Tough All Over
  • 2003 – Tim McGraw scored a #1 hit with “Real Good Man”
  • 1982 – Alabama wins CMA Awards for Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group, and Instrumental Group
  • 1978 – John Conlee released his debut album Rose Colored Glasses

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HCM Weekly Country Music News – October 10th, 2025

 Posted by at 1:45 pm on October 10, 2025
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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2020 – Carrie Underwood’s Christmas album The Gift topped the Billboard Country Albums chart
  • 2020 – Niko Moon made his Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2019 – Luke Bryan’s single “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye” was certified Double Platinum
  • 2019 – Luke Bryan’s single “Someone Else Calling You Baby” was certified Platinum
  • 2019 – Jon Pardi’s single “Up All Night” was certified Platinum
  • 2019 – Dan + Shay’s single “Tequila” was certified Quadruple Platinum
  • 2019 – Dan + Shay’s single “Speechless” was certified Triple Platinum
  • 2019 – Dan + Shay’s single “All to Myself” was certified Platinum
  • 2019 – Mitchell Tenpenny’s single “Drunk Me” was certified Double Platinum
  • 2019 – Maren Morris’ single “Girl” was certified Platinum
  • 2018 – David Nail’s single “Whatever She’s Got” was certified Double Platinum
  • 2018 – Darius Rucker’s single “If I Told You” was certified Platinum and his single “Alright” was certified Double Platinum
  • 2018 – Florida Georgia Line’s single “Cruise” was certified 11x Platinum!
  • 2000 – Sara Evans released her album Born To Fly
  • 1995 – Lonestar released their self-titled debut album
  • 1988 – Loretta Lynn and Roy Rogers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • 1988 – Hank Williams Jr. wins the CMA Awards for Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year (Born To Boogie)
  • 1983 – Little Jimmy Dickens was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • 1983 – Alabama cleans up at the CMA Awards winning trophies for Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, and Album of the Year (The Closer You Get)
  • 1977 – Ronnie Milsap won 3 CMA Awards:  Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist, and Album (Ronnie Milsap Live)
  • 1971 – Charley Pride won CMA Awards for Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist
  • 1970 – Johnny Cash scored a #1 hit with “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” which was written by Kris Kristofferson

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This Date in Country Music History – October 10th

 Posted by at 7:37 am on October 10, 2025
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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2020 – Carrie Underwood’s Christmas album The Gift topped the Billboard Country Albums chart
  • 2020 – Niko Moon made his Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2019 – Luke Bryan’s single “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye” was certified Double Platinum
  • 2019 – Luke Bryan’s single “Someone Else Calling You Baby” was certified Platinum
  • 2019 – Jon Pardi’s single “Up All Night” was certified Platinum
  • 2019 – Dan + Shay’s single “Tequila” was certified Quadruple Platinum
  • 2019 – Dan + Shay’s single “Speechless” was certified Triple Platinum
  • 2019 – Dan + Shay’s single “All to Myself” was certified Platinum
  • 2019 – Mitchell Tenpenny’s single “Drunk Me” was certified Double Platinum
  • 2019 – Maren Morris’ single “Girl” was certified Platinum
  • 2018 – David Nail’s single “Whatever She’s Got” was certified Double Platinum
  • 2018 – Darius Rucker’s single “If I Told You” was certified Platinum and his single “Alright” was certified Double Platinum
  • 2018 – Florida Georgia Line’s single “Cruise” was certified 11x Platinum!
  • 2000 – Sara Evans released her album Born To Fly
  • 1995 – Lonestar released their self-titled debut album
  • 1988 – Loretta Lynn and Roy Rogers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • 1988 – Hank Williams Jr. wins the CMA Awards for Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year (Born To Boogie)
  • 1983 – Little Jimmy Dickens was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • 1983 – Alabama cleans up at the CMA Awards winning trophies for Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, and Album of the Year (The Closer You Get)
  • 1977 – Ronnie Milsap won 3 CMA Awards:  Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist, and Album (Ronnie Milsap Live)
  • 1971 – Charley Pride won CMA Awards for Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist
  • 1970 – Johnny Cash scored a #1 hit with “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” which was written by Kris Kristofferson

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