Kacey Was A Hero – Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Sugarland began its first headlining tour in Orlando, Florida. Special guests included The Wreckers, Rodney Atkins and Little Big Town.

George Strait’s package, 50 #1s was certified multi-platinum for sales of 5 million copies. The compilation featured all of Strait’s #1 hits to that point, starting with 1982's "Fool Hearted Memory." The set featured one new song, “I Hate Everything”, which true to the album’s title, reached the top of the charts. The album has since been certified 7x platinum by the RIAA.

Reba McEntire began her critically acclaimed stint playing Annie Oakley in the Broadway musical Annie Get Your Gun.

Diamond Rio joined the Grand Ole Opry.

Garth Brooks’ album In Pieces was certified quadruple platinum. The abum included “Callin’ Baton Rouge” (#2), “Standin’ Outside The Fire” (#3), “Ain’t Goin’ Down Til The Sun Comes Up” (#7), “Once A Night” (#7) and “American Honky Tonk Bar Association” (#1). The album has since been certified 8x platinum by the RIAA and has sold over 9 million copies world wide.

Bob Wills recorded the classic “Stay A Little Longer” for Columbia Records.

SINGLES

2013 – Zac Brown Band – “Goodbye In Your Eyes” (3/3)

2008 – Taylor Swift – “Our Song” (6/6)

2002 – Alan Jackson – “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)?” (5/5)

1991 – Alabama – “Forever Is As Far As I Will Go” (1/1)

1985 – Alabama – “(There’s A) Fire In The Night” (1/1)

1980 – T.G. Sheppard – “I’ll Be Coming Back For More” (1/2)

1974 – Tom T. Hall – “I Love” (2/2)

1963 – Carl Butler & Pearl – “Don’t Cross Me Over” (2/10 non)

1959 – Jim Reeves – “Billy Bayou” (2/5)

1957 – Marty Robbins – “Singing The Blues” (11/13)

1952 – Pee Wee King – “Slow Poke” (10/15 non)

1946 – Dick Thomas – “Sioux City Sue” (1/3 non)

ALBUMS

2013 – Taylor Swift - Red

2008 – Taylor Swift – Taylor Swift

2002 – O Brother Where Art Thou? Soundtrack

1991 – Clint Black – Put Yourself In My Shoes

1985 – George Strait – Does Ft Worth Ever Cross Your Mind

1980 – Kenny Rogers – Kenny

1974 – Charlie Rich – Behind Closed Doors

Singer Dave Rowland (Dave & Sugar) is 73.

Christine Arnold (Sweethearts Of The Rodeo) and Leonard Oliver celebrate their 35^th anniversary.