A Good Day In 2006 – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
January 9th, 2006
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill announced plans to launch their Soul2Soul II tour in the spring. It would become the highest grossing country tour in history with nearly $89 million in ticket sales.
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Carrie Underwood’s album Some Hearts was certified double platinum, making it the fastest selling debut country album in history and the fastest selling album by an American Idol alum. The album featured the singles "Jesus, Take the Wheel" (#5), "Don't Forget to Remember Me" (#2), "Wasted" (#1), and "Before He Cheats" (#1).
The album has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide and has been certified 6x platinum by the RIAA.
2012
Blake Shelton picked up gold and platinum singles for “God Gave Me You.”
2002
Mary Chapin Carpenter’s album Come On, Come On was certified quadruple platinum. The album yielded seven singles: "I Feel Lucky" (#4), "Not Too Much to Ask" (#15 - duet with Joe Diffie), "Passionate Kisses" (#4), "The Hard Way" (#11), "The Bug" (#16), "He Thinks He'll Keep Her" (#2) and "I Take My Chances" (#2).
1990
Willie Nelson’s album Stardust was certified quadruple platinum. There were two singles issued: “Blue Skies” (#1) and “All of Me” (#3). The album we be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year.
1960
Without fanfare, Patsy Cline joins the Grand Ole Opry.
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SINGLES
2010 – Reba McEntire – “Considor Me Gone”
1999 – Terri Clark – “You’re Easy On The Eyes”
1993 – Vince Gill – “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away”
1988 – Exile – “I Can’t Get Close Enough”
1982 – Alabama – “Love In The First Degree”
1971 – Lynn Anderson– “Rose Garden”
1965 – Connie Smith – “Once A Day”
1961 – Johnny Horton – “North To Alaska”
1954 – Webb Pierce– “There Stands The Glass”
ALBUMS
2010 – Taylor Swift – Fearless
1999 – Garth Brooks – Double Live
1993 – Garth Brooks – The Chase
1988 – Randy Travis – Always & Forever
1982 – Alabama – Feels So Right
1971 – Ray Price – For The Good Times
1965 – Buck Owens – I Don’t Care
Birthdays
Singer Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb) is 64.