Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Johnny Cash – Today In Country Music History

Taylor Swift's first album went platinum on this date in 2007, Kenny Chesney headlined a show for the first time in his career in 2003 and ABC-TV aired the first episode of The Johnny Cash Show with special guest Bob Dylan in 1969!

Here's the rundown for Today In Country Music History for 07 June, 2011.

• Taylor Swift's self-titled debut album was certified platinum in 2007.

• Kenny Chesney headlined a stadium show for the first time in his career, playing for 61,780 in the rain at Knoxville's Neyland Stadium in 2003.

• Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's duet "It's Your Love" began a six-week stay atop the country chart in 1997.

• Alan Jackson joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1991.

• Elvis Presley's Memphis home, Graceland, opened for public tours in 1982.

• Barbara Mandrell recorded the album Barbara Mandrell Live at the Roy Acuff Theatre in 1981.

• ABC-TV aired the first episode of The Johnny Cash Show with guest Bob Dylan in 1969.

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Dave D.