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Fifty-seven years ago today (April 1, 1967) was a big day for country music and the genre’s fans: It was on that date that the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened in Nashville, Tenn. The Country Music Association (CMA) originally established the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 and spent six years planning and building the museum before it officially opened on Music Row. The Hall of Fame quickly became a destination for not only tourists but also Music City locals, who came to view artifacts from their favorite country music artists, past and present, including photographs, instrume...
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Fifty-nine years ago today, on March 27, 1965, Roger Miller‘s “King of the Road” hit No. 1 on the country charts. Produced by Jerry Kennedy, the song appears on 1965’s The Return of Roger Miller, and is an ode to the freewheeling road lifestyle. The protagonist of “King of the Road” hints at doing nefarious things to get by (he knows “every lock that ain’t locked when no one’s around”) but also knows all the shortcuts to surviving on a tight budget: “I sing, ‘Trailers for sale or rent, rooms to let, 50 cents / No phone, no pool, no pets / I ain’t got no cigarettes.” Miller recorded “King of th...
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On March 21, 1989, Suzy Bogguss released her major-label debut album, Somewhere Between. The full-length project followed her two earlier, independent releases — including one that the Illinois native recorded during her tenure as a featured performer at Dollywood — and several briefly charting singles, “Love Will Never Slip Away” and “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire.” Performing at Dollywood was invaluable career prep, Bogguss told The Chicago Tribune in 1987: “At Dollywood, I got to meet a lot of hardcore country music fans and kind of learned what makes them tick,” she says. “I think ...
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Eleven years ago, on March 19, 2013, Kacey Musgraves released her major-label debut album, Same Trailer Different Park. The Texas native co-produced the record with Luke Laird and Shane McAnally; the latter also co-wrote the bulk of the album with her, although Josh Osborne (“Silver Lining”) and Brandy Clark (“Follow Your Arrow”) also get several songwriting credits each. “The making of this record was such a fun and meaningful time for me,” Musgraves said at the time. “As a writer, singer and producer I learned so much throughout the whole process. I am proud and excited to present a project ...
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Eleven years ago, on March 19, 2013, Kacey Musgraves released her major-label debut album, Same Trailer Different Park. The Texas native co-produced the record with Luke Laird and Shane McAnally; the latter also co-wrote the bulk of the album with her, although Josh Osborne (“Silver Lining”) and Brandy Clark (“Follow Your Arrow”) also get several songwriting credits each. “The making of this record was such a fun and meaningful time for me,” Musgraves said at the time. “As a writer, singer and producer I learned so much throughout the whole process. I am proud and excited to present a project ...
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Not quite everything Garth Brooks touches turns to gold. Twenty-four years ago today, on March 19, 2000, the singer wrapped up spring training with the New York Mets, without securing a spot on the team. In high school, Brooks played both football and baseball; he also ran track and field, and received a track scholarship to Oklahoma State University. After moving to Nashville and growing and growing his country music career to superstar level, Brooks signed with the San Diego Padres for spring training, in both 1998 and 1999. However, when the Padres didn’t offer him a contract, Brooks switch...
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Fifty-three years ago today, on March 18, 1971, Lynn Anderson‘s Rose Garden album landed at the top of the charts — and stayed there for a staggering 14 weeks. Rose Garden‘s success was propelled in part by its title track, which was a No. 1 hit. However, the song, written by Joe South, was intended for a man. “It was popular because it touched on emotions,” Anderson told the Associated Press. “It was perfectly timed. It was out just as we came out of the Vietnam years, and a lot of people were trying to recover. “This song stated that you can make something out of nothing,” she continued. “Yo...
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Twenty-five years ago today (March 13, 1999) was a moment to remember for Trisha Yearwood: It was on that date that the Georgia native joined the Grand Ole Opry, fulfilling one of her childhood dreams in the process. Yearwood was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry by Ricky Skaggs, on Jan. 16, 1999, while the Opry was being held at the Ryman Auditorium. Porter Wagoner officially inducted her, presenting Yearwood with a commemorative Hatch Show Print poster. “This has the feeling of winning Female Vocalist of the Year, something I wanted my whole life,” Yearwood told MTV of the hon...
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Fifty-five years ago today (March 11, 1969) was a sad day for Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs: It was on that date that the men, together known as the bluegrass duo Flatt and Scruggs, split up, ending a musical partnership that spanned 25 years. Flatt and Scruggs first began playing together in 1945, as part of another band, but in 1948, they launched out on their own, along with their band, known as the Foggy Mountain Boys. The duo remained a mainstay on the charts for the next several years, with hits such as “‘Tis Sweet to Be Remembered” and “The Ballad of Jed Clampett,” the latter of which w...
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Thirty-eight years ago today (March 7, 1986) was a big day for Randy Travis. It was on that date that the singer made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, three months before his freshman album, Storms of Life, was released on Warner Bros. Travis, who was introduced during his Opry debut by Little Jimmy Dickens, sang the Hank Williams classic “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” … and he must have left quite an impression on the audience because he wrapped up his pivotal year by joining the esteemed hall. Travis became an official Opry member on Dec. 20, 1986; he was introduced that night by Ricky Skaggs...
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