In 1957, the last broadcast of the WLS National Barn Dance from Chicago's Eighth Street Theater was aired.
In 1959, "The Three Bells" by the Browns, Jim Edd, Maxine, and Bonnie, started a ten week run at the top of the Country Music Charts.
In 1968, Merle Haggard was at the top of the charts with "Mama Tried".
In 1974, George Jones was atop the charts with "The Grand Tour", one of the greats written by George Richey, Norro Wilson, and Carmol Taylor.
In 1985, The Judds were enjoying the Number One spot on the charts with "Love Is Alive".
In 1996, Tim McGraw was at Number One with "She Never Lets It Go To Her Heart".
