urban cowboy

Although 'Urban Cowboy' the movie was a modest hit upon its 1980 release, the 'Urban Cowboy' soundtrack was a much different, more successful story.

On June 6, 1980, 'Urban Cowboy' hit theaters.

On June 6, 1980, 'Urban Cowboy' hit theaters.

"Not only was he a great actor, but, I mean, he's a nice guy," Gilley recalls.

Country Music sweetheart, Taylor Swift was feeling Mean on this date in 2011, George Strait scored a number one hit in a Round About Way in 1998 and Mickey Gilley opened a honkey tonk night club in Pasadena, Texas way back in 1971. Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 07 March, 2012.

Gretchen Wilson's All Jacked Up was released on this date in 2005, Diamond Rio struck gold with One More Day in 2001 and Johnny Lee was Lookin' For Love in 1980. Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 06 September, 2011.