Jason Aldean Takes The Dirt Road, Martina McBride Is The Last To Know – Today In Country Music History

Jason Aldean was glad he took the dirt road on this date in 2011, Josh Gracin became a civilian again in 2004, Martina McBride was the last to know about it in 1987 and more.

Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 07 Sesptember, 2012.

• Jason Aldean earned a double-platinum single for "Dirt Road Anthem" and a double-platinum album for "My Kinda Party" in 2011.

• Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney and wife Tiffany Fallon welcomed daughter Raquel Blue Rooney in 2010.

• Lance corporal Josh Gracin received his honorable discharge from the Marines 10 days early at Camp Pendleton in California in 2004.

• Martina McBride earned her first gold album for The Way That I Am in 1994.

• Brooks & Dunn scored a Number One with their debut single "Brand New Man" in 1991.

• Reba McEntire's The Last One To Know album was released in 1987.

• Waylon Jennings' Greatest Hits album was certified platinum in 1979.

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Dave D.