This Date in Country Music History – June 19th

 Posted by at 6:40 am on June 19, 2025
Jun 192025
 
Riders in the Sky

Riders in the Sky

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2020 – Carly Pearce filed for divorce from Michael Ray
  • 2020 – Gabby Barrett released her album Goldmine
  • 2020 – Aaron Watson released his single “Whisper My Name”
  • 2018 – Cody Johnson signed a record deal with Warner Brothers
  • 2013 – Danielle Bradbery signed a record deal with Big Machine
  • 2012 – Kenny Chesney released his album Welcome to the Fishbowl
  • 2007 –Brad Paisley released his album 5th Gear
  • 2006 – Taylor Swift released her single “Tim McGraw“
  • 1999 – George Strait‘s “Write This Down” became the #1 song in Country Music
  • 1982 – Riders in the Sky joined the Grand Ole Opry
  • 1982 – Conway Twitty hits #1 with “Slow Hand”
  • 1971 – Jerry Reed scored a #1 hit with “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot”

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This Date in Country Music History – June 18th

 Posted by at 7:06 am on June 18, 2025
Jun 182025
 
Danielle Bradbery

Danielle Bradbery

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2020 – Ingrid Andress’ song “More Hearts Than Mine” was certified Platinum
  • 2020 – Morgan Wallen’s song “Chasin’ You” was certified Platinum
  • 2020 – Brantley Gilbert’s single “Bottoms Up” was certified Quadruple Platinum
  • 2016 – Dierks Bentley’s album Black debuted at #1 on the country albums chart
  • 2015 – Toby Keith and Bobby Braddock were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
  • 2013 – LoCash Cowboys released their self-titled debut full-length album
  • 2013 – Danielle Bradbery won NBC’s The Voice
  • 1996 – Ricochet made their Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 1994 – Neal McCoy‘s “Wink” hit #1 for the first of a 4-week run at the top of charts

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This Date in Country Music History – June 17th

 Posted by at 7:12 am on June 17, 2025
Jun 172025
 
Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2024 – Jelly Roll released his song “I Am Not Okay”
  • 2024 – Tyler Hubbard released his song “Park”
  • 2022 – Aaron Watson released his album Unwanted Man and his single “Dancing Around the Truth”
  • 2021 – Dolly Parton surprised Carly Pearce with an invitation to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry
  • 2020 – Elvie Shane released his song “My Boy”
  • 2016 – LoCash finally releases their first full length album, titled The Fighters
  • 2016 – Jon Pardi released his album California Sunrise
  • 2006 – Kenny Chesney hit #1 for the first of 5 weeks with his single “Summertime”
  • 2000 – Chad Brock scored a #1 hit with “Yes!”
  • 1997 – Lila McCann‘s debut album Lila was released
  • 1997 – Lonestar released their Crazy Nights album
  • 1988 – Garth Brooks signed a record deal with Capitol Records

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John Morgan Announces Friends Like That Tour

 Posted by at 10:06 pm on June 16, 2025
Jun 162025
 

“Friends Like That” Tour Dates
October 9 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works
October 10 – Binghamton, NY – Touch of Texas
October 17 – Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar
October 22 – Cadillac, MI – Venue Event Center
October 23 – Grand Rapids, MI – Stashe at the Intersection
October 24 – Chicago, IL – Carol’s Pub
November 6 – Bloomington, IN – Bluebird
November 7 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Palace
November 8 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar
November 28 – Denver, CO – Grizzly Rose
November 29 – Colorado Springs, CO – Whiskey Rose
November 30 – Grand Junction, CO – Warehouse 2565
December 4 – Great Falls, MT – Newberry
December 5 – Spokane, WA – The District at the Knitting Factory
December 6 – Tacoma, WA – Elks Temple
December 7 – Portland, OR – Ponderosa Lounge
December 9 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post 
December 10 – San Diego, CA – Moonshine Flats
December 13 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Casino

This Date in Country Music History – June 16th

 Posted by at 7:57 am on June 16, 2025
Jun 162025
 
Tim McGraw

Tim McGraw

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2017 – Ashley McBryde made her Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2015 – Cam released her breakthrough, Grammy-nominated single “Burning House”
  • 2008 – Zac Brown Band released their debut single “Chicken Fried”
  • 2007 – Emerson Drive‘s single “Moments” becomes the #1 song in Country Music
  • 2001 – Tim McGraw scored a #1 hit with “Grown Men Don’t Cry”
  • 2000 – Charley Pride and Faron Young were announced as the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • 1999 – Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty, and Johnny Bond were announced as the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame

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