Gretchen Wilson showed up for the Party on this date in 2004, George Strait had the number one song in the nation in 1997, Garth Brooks missed curfew in 1993 and more.
Gretchen Wilson may not be one of country music’s top female vocalists any longer. No, she’s transcended the genre, in a way Alison Krauss did her’s years ago. Except Wilson’s not getting any of the recognition, until maybe now. ‘One Good Friend’ is a brilliant ballad about the meaning of friendship. However it’s perhaps too professional to fit between the stars on modern country radio, a problem
Gretchen Wilson brought some Redneck attitude to the Ryman Auditorium on this date in 2004, Tim McGraw started a five week stay at number one on the Country music charts in 1999, Miss Martina married Mr. McBride in 1988 and more.
Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 15 May, 2012...
We got our first taste of Gretchen Wilson's rockin' Country music on this date in 2004, Trace Adkins got hitched in 1997, Faith Hill got some gold in 1994 and more.
Hank Williams was given a very special award on this date in 2010, Gretchen Wilson finished her High School education in 2008 and Marty Robbins won a Grammy with one of the best brainworm songs in Country music on this date in 1961.
Gretchen Wilson was Here For The Party and the party was great on this date in 2005, Blake Shelton had the number one Country song in the country in 2003 and Brad Paisley's debut single was released in 1999.
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Kenny Chesney surprised the crowd at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge with a free show on this date in 2008 (with CMA Musician Of The Year, Mac MacAnally!), Gretchen Wilson's Red Neck struck gold in 2004 and Merle Haggard told the world he was a proud Okie in 1969.
Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 10 November, 2011.