Today In Country Music History [VIDEO]

Around 160,000 fans set a world record for Largest Group Karaoke Song with the Garth Brooks hit "Friends In Low Places" at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.

Alan Jackson’s album, When Somebody Loves You was certified platinum. The album features the singles "Where I Come From", "www.memory", "When Somebody Loves You", and "It's Alright to Be a Redneck."

Garth Brooks pledged to return to South AFRICA after more than 50,000 fans attended his show in Brazil.

O.V. “Mooney” Lynn Jr, husband of Loretta Lynn died after a long illness. Over the course of their often-tumultuous nearly 50-year marriage, Doolittle was instrumental in developing Lynn's musical talent and country music career, purchasing her first guitar, getting her first radio appearances, and serving as her de facto talent manager for many years.

Oliver Lynn was portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones in the Oscar-winning 1980 film, Coal Miner's Daughter. His death was due to diabetes-related health problems and heart failure. He was buried on the Lynn family estate in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

The Mavericks grab their first gold album, for What A Crying Shame. The album features the singles "What a Crying Shame," "O What a Thrill," "There Goes My Heart," "I Should Have Been True" and "All That Heaven Will Allow."

Crystal Gayle and husband Bill Gatzimos have their first baby, a daughter, Katherine Claire Gatzimos, at a hospital in Nashville.

George Jones and Tammy Wynette announced they were married even though they didn’t tie the knot until the following February.

Hank Snow was involved in an auto accident in Nashville. Snow suffered minor injuries when his car crashed into the rear of a van while Snow was on the way to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.

Two other people also suffered minor injuries when the van stuck another car. No one was seriously injured.

Holly Dunn (Daddy’s Hands) is 57

Collin Raye is 54

Mila Mason (That's Enough Of That) is 51