In 1946, Merle Travis sat atop the charts with "Divorce Me C.O.D.".
In 1963, Ernie Ashworth topped the charts with his career record, "Talk Back Trembling Lips".
In 1974, Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton ruled the charts with their duet, "Please Don't Stop Loving Me".
In 1981, Vernon Dalhart and Grant Turner were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1985, Marie Osmond was at Number One on the charts with a little help from her friend, Dan Seals, on a great tune called "Meet Me In Montana".
In 1987, Rod Brasfield was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1991, Ricky Van Shelton was at Number One with "Keep It Between The Lines".
In 1996, Trisha Yearwood took up residence at the top of the charts for two weeks with "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)".
In 1997, John Denver passed away after his experimental aircraft crashed in the Pacific Ocean. At the time of his greatest success on the Country Charts, he was underappreciated, but now, I believe he should be in the Hall of Fame. "Thank God, I'm A Country Boy".
