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Off To A Good Start – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
October 20, 2014 October 20, 1967
The first Country Music Association Awards were held. The show was hosted by Sonny James and Bobbie Gentry.
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Naomi Judd Takes A ‘Final Bow’ – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
October 17, 2014 October 17, 1990
Naomi Judd tells reporters she has hepatitis and will have to give up performing. She and Wynonna hold the press conference in the same room in which they auditioned for RCA in 1983.
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Loretta Lynn Makes History – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
October 16, 2014 October 16, 1972
Loretta Lynn becomes the first woman to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year in the sixth annual awards at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
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All My Rowdy Friends Were At The CMAs – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
October 14, 2014 October 14, 1985
At the Country Music Association Awards, bluegrass legends Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs were elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House, while Ricky Skaggs was named Entertainer of the Year and The Ricky Skaggs Band was named Instrumental Group of the Year.
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A Historic Day At The CMAs – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
October 13, 2014 October 13, 1980
George Jones wins two times during the 14th annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House.
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You Belong In The Hall – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
October 11, 2014 Oct. 11,1981
The Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame inducts Bobby Braddock and Ray Whitley. Braddock is noted for George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today" and Tammy Wynette's "D-I-V-O-R-C-E." Whitley wrote Gene Autry's the
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Remember Alan Jackson’s Not-So-Subtle ACM Awards Protest?
Alan Jackson has made several statements at the CMA Awards, including a performance of ‘Choices’ when he was supposed to sing ‘Pop a Top’ in 1999. However, his 1994 performance of ‘Gone Country’ might be one of the funniest moments in ACM history, and most people probably missed the reason.
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A Night At The Opry – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
October 6, 2014 1990 A Night At The Opry
Garth Brooks joins the Grand Ole Opry, and Alan Jackson makes his first appearance on the show.
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Vince Gill’s Excellent Night – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
October 5, 2014 1994 Gill Be There For You
Host Vince Gill wins three trophies in the Country Music Association awards from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House
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Kids In The Hall – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
October 4, 2014
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Don Williams KLAW Classic ‘It Must Be Love’ [VIDEO]
September 29, 2014 Don Williams hit the top of the charts on this day way, way back in 1979. It was the ninth number one for Williams.
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Alan Jackson Sells Out Artist-in-Residence Shows at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Alan Jackson has broken yet another record. The award-winning tunesmith sold out his two artist-in-residence concerts at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in less than an hour, making them the fastest-selling event in the history of the CMA Theater.
