This Date in Country Music History – July 4th

 Posted by at 7:04 am on July 4, 2025
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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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This Date in Country Music History – July 3rd

 Posted by at 6:05 am on July 3, 2025
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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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This Date in Country Music History – July 2nd

 Posted by at 6:45 am on July 2, 2025
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Rascal Flatts

Rascal Flatts

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2021 – Aaron Lewis released his single “Am I The Only One”
  • 2019 – Russell Dickerson’s single “Blue Tacoma” was certified Platinum
  • 2019 – Lee Brice’s single “Rumor” was certified Platinum
  • 2005 – Rascal Flatts scored a #1 hit with “Fast Cars and Freedom”
  • 1999 – Andy Griggs made his Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 1991 – Trisha Yearwood released her self-tilted debut album
  • 1973 – Conway  Twitty released his single “You’ve Never Been This Far Before”

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This Date in Country Music History – July 1st

 Posted by at 7:00 am on July 1, 2025
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John Michael Montgomery

John Michael Montgomery

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2024 – Old Dominion released their single “Coming Home”
  • 2017 – Lady Antebellum topped the album charts with Heart Break
  • 2014 – Colt Ford released his album Thanks for Listening
  • 2003 – Buddy Jewell released his self-titled debut album
  • 2003 – Tracy Byrd released his The Truth About Men album
  • 1995 – John Michael Montgomery scored a #1 hit with “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)”
  • 1980 – John Anderson released his self-titled debut album
  • 1955 – Patsy Cline made her Grand Ole Opry debut

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