THE BIG MOMENT1962
Patsy Cline appeared on the Pet Milk Grand Ole Opry TV show
Patsy Cline appeared on the Pet Milk Grand Ole Opry TV show.
On This Day in Country Music: April 16
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on April 16 in country music history?
On April 16, 1962, Patsy Cline appeared on the Pet Milk Grand Ole Opry TV show. In 2019, Kelsea Ballerini became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, with Carrie Underwood on hand to welcome her in.
No. 1 Songs on This Date
1974
Charlie Rich had the No. 1 country song with "A Very Special Love Song." Billy Sherrill and Norro Wilson wrote it and later won the Grammy for Best Country Song.
1983
Alabama reached No. 1 on the country chart with "Dixieland Delight," the first single from The Closer You Get.
Big Awards Nights
2007
Carrie Underwood swept the CMT Music Awards in Nashville with "Before He Cheats." The video won Video of the Year, Female Video of the Year and Video Director of the Year.
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Alan Jackson received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his recording career.
Source: walkoffame.comGrand Ole Opry Moments
2019
Kelsea Ballerini became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, with Carrie Underwood on hand to welcome her in.
New Music on This Date
1996
Brooks & Dunn released Borderline, their fourth studio album. It topped the country albums chart, and two of its five singles, "My Maria" and "A Man This Lonely," went to No. 1.
Remembering the Ones We Lost
2025
Mac Gayden, a Nashville songwriter and guitarist, died at 83 after a battle with Parkinson's disease. He played guitar on Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde but was left out of the credits. He also worked with Linda Ronstadt, Kris Kristofferson and Elvis Presley.
Quick Answers
What was the No. 1 country song on this date?
It depends on the year. In 1974, Charlie Rich had the No. 1 country song with "A Very Special Love Song." In 1983, Alabama reached No. 1 on the country chart with "Dixieland Delight," the first single from The Closer You Get.
This Week in Country Music History
April 131970: The fifth Academy of Country Music Awards were handed out in Los Angeles.April 141986: Alabama took Entertainer of the Year at the 21st Academy of Country Music Awards, held…April 152018: Reba McEntire hosted the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden A…April 171926: Uncle Dave Macon joined the Grand Ole Opry.April 182010: Carrie Underwood won Entertainer of the Year at the 45th Academy of Country Music Award…April 192015: The 50th ACM Awards were held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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