A Good Date For Chesney - Today In Country Music History

January 22nd, 2001

Kenny Chesney's Greatest Hits album is certified gold and platinum simultaneously. The album featured Chesney’s hits released prior to 2000 and five new songs: “I Lost It” (#3), “Because of Your Love”, “For The First Time”, “Don't Happen Twice” (#1) and a re-recording of "The Tin Man", which was previously released as a single in 1994 from his debut album In My Wildest Dreams, peaking at #70 that year. The re-recording reached its peak of #19, and is his last single to miss the top ten.

The album has since been certified 4x platinum by the RIAA.

and then in 2007...

January 22nd, 2007

Chesney's The Road & The Radio album was certified triple platinum. The album featured five singles: "Who You'd Be Today" (#2), "Living in Fast Forward" (#1), "Summertime" (#1), "You Save Me" (#3) and "Beer in Mexico" (#1).

Check Out Kenny Chesney's New Single 'Wild Child'

2009
Brooks & Dunn score their 41st Top Ten hit with “Cowgirls Don’t Cry”, giving them the most for a duo in country music history. Alabama has the most top 10 hits for a group with 60 top tens, while George Strait holds the individual mark with 85 top 10 hits.
It was released in October 2008 as the fourth and final single on their final studio album Cowboy Town.
One month after its chart entry, it was re-recorded and re-released as a duet with Reba McEntire.
2004
Vince Gill announced he’d step aside as host of the Country Music Association Awards, after holding the position for twelve straight years. Gill would be replaced by Ronnie Dunn & Kix Brooks, who hosted for 3 years.
Chris Cagle was placed on 60 days vocal rest due to a problem with his vocal cords. He was forced to cancel his appearances during events surrounding Super Bowl 38 and his opening slot on Rascal Flatts’ Melt tour.
Jeanette Carter, last surviving child of A.P. and Sara Carter, founders of The Carter Family passed away at the age of 82. She passed from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease.
1994
Hal Ketchum joined the Grand Ole Opry.
1990
For the third straight year, Randy Travis leads country winners at the American Music Awards with a trio of trophies, including Favorite Country Single, for "Deeper Than The Holler". Other country victors: Reba McEntire, Alabama and Clint Black
1969
Glen Campbell earned his first gold record for “Wichita Lineman”.
1955
Porter Wagoner made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry.
#1 On This Date
SINGLES
2011 – Tim McGraw – “Felt Good On My Lips”
2005 – Darryl Worley – “Awful, Beautiful Life”
2000 – Faith Hill – “Breathe”
1994 – Faith Hill – “Wild One”
1983 – Emmylou Harris – “(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date”
1977 – Conway Twitty – “I Can’t Believe She Gives It All To Me”
1972 – Merle Haggard – “Carolyn”
1966 – Red Sovine – “Giddyup Go”
1955 – Carl Smith – “Loose Talk”
1949 – Jimmy Wakely – “I Love You So Much It Hurts”
1944 – Al Dexter – “Pistol Packin’ Mama”

ALBUMS
2011 – Taylor Swift – Speak Now
2005 – Shania Twain – Greatest Hits
2000 – Dixie Chicks – Fly
1994 – Rena McEntire – Greatest Hits Volume Two
1983 – Alabama – Mountain Music
1977 – Waylon Jennings – Waylon Live
1972 – Charley Pride – Heart Songs
1966 – Eddy Arnold – My World
Birthdays
Singer J.P. Pennington (Exile) is 66
Bassist Teddy Gentry (Alabama) is 63

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