Just Gettin’ Warmed Up – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]
December 16th, 2010
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood deliver the first two of nine concerts at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, joined by unannounced guest Steve Wariner. The shows raise $3.5 million for flood relief and to benefit firefighters in the California area who had battled wildfires earlier in the year.
The shows marked the first time Brooks had appeared live in the capital city of country music since 1998. He rolled through all of his hits, including "Longneck Bottle" with Wariner and "In Another's Eyes" with Yearwood. The husband and wife took turns backing each other, first on Yearwood's "She's in Love with the Boy," and then swapping spots for Brooks' "More Than A Memory."
Brooks' first set lasted more than 2 and a half hours, leaving the stage only because the second show at 10 o'clock necessitated it. Garth left the audience wanting more, which, unbeknownst at the time, he would soon be delivering to Nashville and the rest of the world.
2009
Lady Antebellum earns a platinum single for "Need You Now"
2003
Singer Gary Stewart (“She’s Acting Single, I’m Drinking Doubles”) died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 55.
2000
Brad Paisley is asked to join the Grand Ole Opry by Little Jimmy Dickens and Jeannie Seely, dressed as Santa Claus and the Mrs., and Bill Anderson. Paisley cries in response to the invitation.
1999
LeAnn Rimes’ self-titled album was certified gold. The album featured only one single “Big Deal” (#6) and has since been certified platinum by the RIAA.
1997
Trisha Yearwood’s album Songbook: A Collection Of Hits was certified double platinum. The album featured one new single, “How Do I Live” (#2) and has since been certified platinum by the RIAA.
Singer Nicolette Larson (“Lotta Love”) died at the age of 45, as a result of complications arising from cerebral edema triggered by liver failure.
1996
Mindy McCready’s debut album Ten Thousand Angels was certified platinum. The album featured the singles "Guys Do It All the Time” (#1), the title track (#6), "Maybe He'll Notice Her Now" (#18 with Richie McDonald) and "A Girl's Gotta Do (What a Girl's Gotta Do)" (#4).
1992
Garth Brooks’ Ropin’ The Wind was certified multi-platinum for sales of 9 million copies. The album featured the singles “Rodeo” (#3), “What She’s Doing Now” (#1), “Shameless” (#1) and “The River” (#1).
Ropin' the Wind is the first country album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified for sales of 17 million copies.
#1 On This Date
SINGLES
2006 – Rascal Flatts – “My Wish”
2000 – Tim McGraw – “My Next Thirty Years”
1995 – Alan Jackson – “Tall, Tall Trees”
1989 – Shenandoah – “Two Dozen Roses”
1978 – Kenny Rogers – “The Gambler”
1972 – Freddie Hart – “Got The All Overs For You (All Over Me)”
1967 – Sonny James – “It’s The Little Things”
1957 – Bobby Helms – “My Special Angel”
1950 – Hank Snow – “I’m Movin’ On
1944 – Red Foley – “Smoke On The Water”
ALBUMS
2006 – Carrie Underwood – Some Hearts
2000 – Tim McGraw – Greatest Hits
1995 – Garth Brooks – Fresh Horses
1989 – Randy Travis – No Holdin’ Back
1978 – Waylon Jennings – I’ve Always Been Crazy
1972 – Merle Haggard – The Best Of
1967 – Merle Haggard – Branded Man
Birthdays
Former singer and current Tulsa Police officer Jeff Carson is 51
Anniversaries
Brian Kelley (Florida-Georgia Line) and wife Brittney Marie Cole celebrate their 1st anniversary.