September 9
In 1956, Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. He sings four songs including "Love Me Tender" and "Don't Be... Read More.
Country Music Calendar
Learn how this date in history has impacted some of your favorite artists. Throughout the Morning show, Jen & Cody will walk you through birthdays, famous recordings, lawsuits, album releases, arrests, weddings, and more!
September 8
September 8, 1994: Terri Clark, Chris Waters and Tom Shapiro write "Better Things to Do," in Nashville. The song would eventually release in July... Read More.
September 7th
In 1948 Roy Acuff was in Kingsport campaigning for Governor. He was hit by a grapefruit as unidentified assailants throw eggs and fruit at... Read More.
September 6th
In 1955 Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins were chatting backstage before a show in Bono, Arkansas. Johnny was telling a story about a former... Read More.
September 5
In 1955, Tennessee Ernie Ford sang “Sixteen Tons” on his daytime variety show. Fan mail poured in, so he decided to record the song... Read More.
September 4
Marty Robbins was seemingly good at everything he tried – including driving race cars! On September 4, 1972, he finished ninth in the Southern... Read More.
September Birthdays
September is a special month for country music birthdays. They include Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff & Hank Williams.
August 28, 1968
Tammy Wynette writes and records "Stand By Your Man" as almost an afterthought. They needed another song for the album she was recording and... Read More.
August 22, 1961
Conway Twitty and three band members escape injury when they run from their car on an Iowa Highway just before the vehicle explodes. They... Read More.
