This Date in Country Music History – July 2nd

 Posted by at 6:45 am on July 2, 2026
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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, 2026
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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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This Date in Country Music History – June 30th

 Posted by at 7:40 am on June 30, 2026
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Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2015 – Easton Corbin released his album About to Get Real
  • 2009 – Brad Paisley released his American Saturday Night album
  • 2007 – Brad Paisley scored a #1 hit with “Ticks”
  • 2001 – The legendary Chet Atkins passed away
  • 1993 – Kenny Chesney signed his first recording contract with Capricorn Records
  • 1970 – Groundbreaking began at the future home of the Grand Ole Opry house

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This Date in Country Music History – June 29th

 Posted by at 7:12 am on June 29, 2026
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Josh Gracin

Josh Gracin

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2021 – Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani filed for a marriage license in Tishomingo, OK
  • 2020 – Gabby Barrett’s single “I Hope” was certified Double Platinum
  • 2020 – Cole Swindell released his song “Single Saturday Night”
  • 2009 – Keith Urban released his single “Only You Can Love Me This Way”
  • 2009 – Tim McGraw released his single “It’s A  Business Doing Pleasure With You”
  • 2007 – Lady Antebellum made their Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2006 – Josh Gracin made his acting debut by appearing in an episode of The Young and the Restless
  • 2004 – Joe Nichols released his Revelation album
  • 1974 – Mickey Gilley scored his first career #1 with “Room Full of Roses”
  • 1968 – Tammy Wynette hits #1 with her classic hit D-I-V-O-R-C-E

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This Date in Country Music History – June 28th

 Posted by at 6:11 am on June 28, 2026
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The Oak Ridge Boys

The Oak Ridge Boys

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2024 – Old Dominion released their song “Coming Home”
  • 2024 – Kelsea Ballerini released her duet “Cowboys Cry Too” with Noah Kahan
  • 2021 – Gabby Barrett released her song “Footprints on the Moon”
  • 2005 – George Strait released his album Somewhere Down in Texas
  • 1994 – Alan Jackson released his Who I Am album
  • 1993 – Toby Keith released his single “He Ain’t Worth Missing”
  • 1986 – Willie Nelson scored a #1 hit with “Living In The Promiseland”
  • 1982 – Kenny Rogers released his Love Will Turn You Around album
  • 1980 – The Oak Ridge Boys scored a #1 hit with “Trying To Love Two Women”

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