A Night At The Opry – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood were awarded a platinum single for "Remind Me."

Hank Williams Jr.'s "Are You Ready For Some Football" theme is permanently removed from "Monday Night Football" telecasts days after the singer linked the president and Adolf Hitler. ESPN says it's a network decision; Bocephus insists it was his choice

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution honoring country music “for its contributions to American life and culture”.

Tim McGraw marries Faith Hill in Rayville, Louisiana, the day of his Swampstock benefit concert. In attendance are fellow artists Mark Collie, Tracy Lawrence, Mark Chesnutt and Jeff Carson

Willie Nelson’s album The City Of New Orleans was certified gold. The album featured the title track, Willie's cover of the Arlo Guthrie classic as well as renditions of "Please Come to Boston" and "Wind Beneath My Wings".

Singles

2012 – Jason Aldean – “Take A Little Ride”

2007 – Rascal Flatts – “Take Me There”

2001 – Cyndi Thomson – “What I Really Meant To Say”

1990 – Garth Brooks – “Friends In Low Places"

1984 – The Oak Ridge Boys – “Everyday”

1979 – T.G. Sheppard – “Last Cheater’s Waltz”

1973 – Ray Price – “You’re The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me”

1962 – Marty Robbins – “Devil Woman”

1956 – Elvis Presley – “Hound Dog”

1951 – Lefty Frizzell – “Always Late (With Your Kisses)”

1945 – Tex Ritter – “You Two-Timed Me One Time Too Often”

ALBUMS

2012 – Little Big Town – Tornado

2007 – Reba McEntire – Reba: Duets

2001 – Martina McBride – Greatest Hits

1990 – Clint Black – Killin’ Time

1984 – Willie Nelson – City of New Orleans

1979 – Charlie Daniels – Million Mile Reflection

1973 – Conway Twitty – You’ve Never been This Far Before

Tim Rushlow (Little Texas/Rushlow/Rushlow-Harris) is 48