THE BIG MOMENT2021
Carly Pearce was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on this day in 2021
Carly Pearce was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on this day in 2021. Dolly Parton had invited her to join that June.
On This Day in Country Music: August 3
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on August 3 in country music history?
On August 3, 2021, Carly Pearce was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on this day in 2021. In 1999, Patsy Cline got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on this day in 1999.
Country Stars Born on August 3
1924
Gordon Stoker
Gordon Stoker of The Jordanaires was born in Gleason, Tennessee, on this day in 1924. His group sang behind Elvis Presley and on Patsy Cline's "Crazy." He died in 2013 at 88.
Source: musicrow.com1953
Randy Scruggs
Randy Scruggs, middle son of Earl Scruggs, was born in Nashville on this day in 1953. The guitarist and producer won four Grammys and was named CMA Musician of the Year three times. He died in 2018.
No. 1 Songs on This Date
1974
Billy "Crash" Craddock took "Rub It In" to No. 1 on Billboard's country chart on this day in 1974. Layng Martine Jr. wrote the song and first recorded it in 1971.
Big Awards Nights
1999
Patsy Cline got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on this day in 1999. She died at 30 in 1963, but songs like "Crazy" and "I Fall to Pieces" still keep her voice alive.
Source: udiscovermusic.com2010
Taylor Swift's "Fifteen" was named a nominee for Best Female Video at the MTV Video Music Awards on this day in 2010. Katy Perry and Ke$ha were in the same category.
Source: spinmagazine.comNew Music on This Date
1970
Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton released "Once More," their fifth duet album, on RCA Victor on this day in 1970. It reached No. 7 on the country albums chart. Its single "Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man" earned a Grammy nomination.
Quick Answers
What was the No. 1 country song on this date?
It depends on the year. In 1974, Billy "Crash" Craddock took "Rub It In" to No. 1 on Billboard's country chart on this day in 1974.
This Week in Country Music History
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