This Date in Country Music History – July 5th

 Posted by at 6:30 am on July 5, 2025
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Darius Rucker

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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
 

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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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This Date in Country Music History – July 3rd

 Posted by at 6:05 am on July 3, 2025
Jul 032025
 
Ronnie Milsap

Ronnie Milsap

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2021 – Blake Shelton married Gwen Stefani at his ranch in Tishomingo, OK
  • 2018 – Jason Aldean’s single “You Make It Easy” was certified Platinum
  • 2013 – Laura Bell Bundy signed a recording contract with Big Machine Records
  • 2012 – Tim McGraw released his single “Truck Yeah”
  • 2012 – Andy Griffith passed away due to a heart attack. The actor was also a Grammy winner and appeared in Brad Paisley‘s “Waitin’ on a Woman” video.
  • 2004 – Montgomery Gentry scored their first career #1 hit with “If You Ever Stop Loving Me”
  • 1993 – Alison Krauss is inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry
  • 1993 – Garth Brooks scored a #1 hit with “That Summer”
  • 1982 – Ronnie Milsap scored a #1 hit with “Any Day Now”

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