flatt and scruggs

To this day, the song lives on.

Country music had a big role in television in the 1960s, thanks in part to these standout moments.

Dec. 8, 1945, was an historic day for country music.

Country music had a big role in television in the 1960s, thanks in part to these standout moments.

Dierks Bentley's debut album went platinum on this date in 2005, Deana Carter Danced her way to number one on the Country music charts on this date in 1997 and Lester Flatt and Earle Scruggs Broke Down back in 1950. Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 15 March, 2012.

Vince Gill picked up a gold album on this date in 2006, Hank Williams Jr. was singing about his Rowdy - and not so rowdy - Friends in 1981 and Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs began their Columbia Records association way back in 1950. Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 21 November, 2011.