In 1937, The Renfro Valley Barn dance debuted on WLW in Kentucky.
In 1965, Sonny James was atop the charts with "Behind The Tear".
In 1976, "The Games That Daddies Play" was holding the top spot on the charts for Conway Twitty.
In 1978, Grandpa Jones, nee Louis Marshall Jones, was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1982, All-World Duet Merle Haggard and George Jones were more than just drinking buddies as they held the Number One place on the charts with "Yesterday's Wine".
In 1989, Hank Thompson, Cliffie Stone, and Jack Stapp were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 1993, Vince Gill was rewarded with another chart topper for "One More Last Chance".
