This Date in Country Music History – October 17th

 

• 2022 – HCM Daily Country Music News – October 17th, 2022
• 2020 – Dolly Parton scored a #1 country album with Have a Holly Dolly Christmas
• 2017 – Chris Young became a member of the Grand Ole Opry
• 2015 – Merle Haggard made his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry
• 2014 – Little Big Town was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
• 2011 – Gloriana released their single “(Kissed You) Good Night”
• 2009 – Steel Magnolia made their Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2006 – Jason Michael Carroll released his single “Alyssa Lies”
• 2006 – Tim McGraw received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
• 2006 – Dierks Bentley released his album Long Trip Alone
• 1998 – The Wilkinsons made their Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1995 – Clay Walker released his album Hypnotize the Moon
• 1990 – Country Music Hall of Famer Tennessee Ernie Ford passed away
• 1987 – The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band scored a #1 hit with “Fishin’ in the Dark”
• 1981 – Eddie Rabbitt scored a #1 hit with “Step by Step”
• 1955 – Tennessee Ernie Ford released his single “Sixteen Tons”
• Today’s Birthdays – October 17th