This Date in Country Music History – July 7th

 Posted by at 6:34 am on July 7, 2025
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Montgomery Gentry

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2018 – Dan + Shay’s self-titled album topped the country albums chart
  • 2007 – Montgomery Gentry scored a #1 hit with “Lucky Man” on 7/7/07
  • 1987 – Hank Williams Jr. released his album Born To Boogie
  • 1973 – Kris Kristofferson scored a #1 hit with “Why Me”
  • 1956 – Johnny Cash made his Grand Ole Opry debut

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This Date in Country Music History – July 6th

 Posted by at 7:55 am on July 6, 2025
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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2021 – Comedian Kevin Nealon made his Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2020 – Brett Young’s single “Mercy” was certified Triple Platinum
  • 2015 – Blake Shelton filed for divorce from Miranda Lambert
  • 2009 – Zac Brown Band released their single “Toes”
  • 2008 – Kix Brooks went running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain
  • 1998 – Legendary artist Roy Rogers passed away in California
  • 1998 – Reba McEntire released her single “Forever Love”
  • 1991 – Alan Jackson scored a #1 hit with “Don’t Rock the Jukebox” for the first of 3 weeks
  • 1974 – Anne Murray scored her first career #1 hit with “He Thinks I Still Care”
  • 1970 – Merle Haggard released his album The Fightin’ Side of Me

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This Date in Country Music History – July 5th

 Posted by at 6:30 am on July 5, 2025
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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2024 – Morgan Wallen released his song “Lies Lies Lies”
  • 2014 – Luke Bryan topped the charts with “Play It Again”
  • 2001 – Reba McEntire released her single “I’m a Survivor”
  • 1994 – Darius Rucker‘s pop band Hootie and the Blowfish released their album Cracked Rear View
  • 1986 – Dan Seals scored a #1 hit single with “Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold)”
  • 1980 – John Conlee made his Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 1980 – George Jones‘ iconic song “He Stopped Loving Her Today” topped the charts for the first time

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HCM Weekly Country Music News – July 4th, 2025

 Posted by at 12:39 pm on July 4, 2025
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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2013 – Dierks Bentley opened a bar in Scottsdale, AZ called Whiskey Row
  • 2002 – A “Welcome to New Franklin, hometown of country star Sara Evans” sign is dedicated to the singer in Missori
  • 1992 – Wynonna Judd scored a #1 hit with “I Saw the Light”
  • 1981 – Barbara Mandrell topped the charts with “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool”
  • 1973 – Willie Nelson hosts his first annual 4th of July Picnic
  • 1965 – B.J. Thomas signed his first recording contract with Pacemakers Records
  • 1776 – The Declaration of Independence was signed, signaling the birth of America, home of country music!

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  • Sippin’ on Top of the World – Russell Dickerson

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This Date in Country Music History – July 4th

 Posted by at 7:04 am on July 4, 2025
Jul 042025
 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!

 

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2013 – Dierks Bentley opened a bar in Scottsdale, AZ called Whiskey Row
  • 2002 – A “Welcome to New Franklin, hometown of country star Sara Evans” sign is dedicated to the singer in Missori
  • 1992 – Wynonna Judd scored a #1 hit with “I Saw the Light”
  • 1981 – Barbara Mandrell topped the charts with “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool”
  • 1973 – Willie Nelson hosts his first annual 4th of July Picnic
  • 1965 – B.J. Thomas signed his first recording contract with Pacemakers Records
  • 1776 – The Declaration of Independence was signed, signaling the birth of America, home of country music!

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