This Date in Country Music History – October 1st

 Posted by at 7:07 am on October 1, 2025
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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2017 – The Route 91 Country Music Festival was abruptly halted when a shooter opened fire on the crowd killing 58
  • 2016 – Jason Aldean scored a #1 album with the release of They Don’t Know
  • 2006 – Heartland released their debut album I Loved Her First
  • 2005 – Dierks Bentley was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
  • 1996 – David Kersh released his debut album titled Goodnight Sweetheart
  • 1986 – Patty Loveless released her self-titled debut album
  • 1977 – Kenny Rogers topped the charts with “Daytime Friends”

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Lainey Wilson to Host 2025 CMA Awards

 Posted by at 11:02 pm on September 30, 2025
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From the CMA:

Shine up those boots and break out the bell-bottoms because Lainey Wilson is back to run the show at “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” for the second year in a row! With the most nominations, including a shot at Entertainer of the Year, Wilson isn’t just hosting, she’s setting the stage for legendary performances, big wins, and a few surprises along the way.

Country Music’s Biggest Night™ goes live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 8/7c on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu.

This is one party you won’t want to miss – so consider this your official invite.

This Date in Country Music History – September 30th

 Posted by at 6:13 am on September 30, 2025
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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2024 – Cody Johnson released his duet “I’m Gonna Love You” with Carrie Underwood to radio
  • 2023 – Luke Combs scored a #1 single with “Fast Car”
  • 2022 – Ashley McBryde released her album Ashley McBryde Presents:  Lindeville
  • 2019 – Kane Brown’s single “Good As You” was certified Platinum
  • 2017 – Thomas Rhett topped the albums chart for the first of 3 weeks with Life Changes
  • 2016 – William Michael Morgan released his debut album Vinyl
  • 2014 – Blake Shelton released his album Bringing Back the Sunshine
  • 2014 – Lady Antebellum released their album 747
  • 2013 – Tyler Farr released his debut album Redneck Crazy
  • 2006 – George Strait scored a #1 hit with “Give It Away”
  • 2003 – Billy Currington released his self-titled debut album
  • 2003 – Gary Allan released his album See If I Care

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This Date in Country Music History – September 29th

 Posted by at 7:04 am on September 29, 2025
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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2023 – Dustin Lynch released his album Wanted:  Killed the Cowboy
  • 2020 – Mac Davis died in Nashville days after having heart surgery
  • 2018 – Carrie Underwood scored a #1 album with Cry Pretty
  • 2014 – Carrie Underwood released her single “Something in the Water”
  • 2009 – Miranda Lambert released her album Revolution
  • 2007 – Roy Clark invited Josh Turner to join the Grand Ole Opry
  • 2004 – Randy Travis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • 2000 – Keith Urban made his solo debut on the Grand Ole Opry
  • 1993 – Willie Nelson became the newest member of the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • 1986 – Alabama released their album The Touch
  • 1980 – Merle Haggard released his single “I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink”

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This Date in Country Music History – September 28th

 Posted by at 7:40 am on September 28, 2025
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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2024 – Kris Kristofferson passed away in Hawaii
  • 2021 – Mandy Barnett was invited by Connie Smith to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry
  • 2021 – Alan Jackson announced that 10 years ago he was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder, a degenerative nerve disease
  • 2020 – Carly Pearce release her song “Next Girl”
  • 2020 – Keith Urban released his duet “One Too Many” with P!nk
  • 2020 – Clay Walker released his single “Need a Bar Sometimes”
  • 2019 – busbee, a popular producer/songwriter, died of brain cancer
  • 2013 – Keith Urban’s album Fuse topped the Billboard Country Albums chart
  • 2010 – Trace Adkins invites Blake Shelton to join the Grand Ole Opry
  • 2007 – Cross Canadian Ragweed made their Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2004 – Rascal Flatts released their album Feels Like Today
  • 2002 – Diamond Rio scored a #1 hit with “Beautiful Mess”
  • 1998 – Sara Evans released her single “No Place That Far”
  • 1993 – George Strait released his album Easy Come, Easy Go
  • 1992 – John Michael Montgomery‘s debut album Life’s a Dance was released
  • 1985 – Ronnie Milsap topped the charts with “Lost In The Fifties Tonight (In The Still Of The Night)”
  • 1984 – George Strait released his album Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind
  • 1974 – Waylon Jennings topped the charts with “I’m a Ramblin’ Man”
  • 1968 – Jeannie C. Riley topped the charts with “Harper Valley P.T.A.”
  • 1956 – Elvis Presley released his hit “Love Me Tender”

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