THE BIG MOMENT1960
George Hamilton IV joined the Grand Ole Opry
George Hamilton IV joined the Grand Ole Opry. His big song "Abilene" came in 1963 and spent four weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's country singles chart.
On This Day in Country Music: February 6
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on February 6 in country music history?
On February 6, 1960, George Hamilton IV joined the Grand Ole Opry. In 2021, Rhonda Vincent became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Anita Cochran and Richie McDonald share this birthday.
Country Stars Born on February 6
1962
Richie McDonald
Richie McDonald was born in Lubbock, Texas. He helped start Lonestar in 1992 and sang lead on hits like "No News," which spent three weeks at No. 1 in 1996. He left the band at the end of 2007.
1967
Anita Cochran
Anita Cochran was born in South Lyon, Michigan. The singer, songwriter and guitarist teamed up with Steve Wariner on "What If I Said," which climbed to No. 1 on the country chart in early 1998. The duet came from her first album, Back to You.
No. 1 Songs on This Date
1982
Alabama's Feels So Right sat at No. 1 on Billboard's country albums chart. The band's fifth studio album gave fans three No. 1 singles: "Old Flame," "Love in the First Degree" and the title song.
1997
LeAnn Rimes was at No. 1 on Billboard's country albums chart with Blue. The album spent the first eight weeks of 1997 at the top.
Grand Ole Opry Moments
2021
Rhonda Vincent became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Dierks Bentley inducted the bluegrass singer, a year after Jeannie Seely brought her the invitation. Vincent has won a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album.
Source: musicrow.comConcerts and Shows
2010
Wynonna Judd shared news that she and her mother, Naomi, would team up one last time as The Judds. Plans called for a final tour and a new studio album. The tour became the Last Encore Tour in 2011.
More Moments to Remember
2022
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line said the duo was taking a break. At the opening of their exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, they said it was a pause and not a breakup.
Source: tasteofcountry.comRemembering the Ones We Lost
2005
Merle Kilgore died at 70. He and June Carter wrote "Ring of Fire," which spent seven weeks at No. 1 for Johnny Cash in 1963. As a teen he carried Hank Williams' guitar, and he later managed Hank Williams Jr.
Quick Answers
Which country singers were born on February 6?
Richie McDonald (1962) and Anita Cochran (1967) were all born on this date.
What was the No. 1 country song on this date?
It depends on the year. In 1982, Alabama's Feels So Right sat at No. 1 on Billboard's country albums chart. In 1997, LeAnn Rimes was at No. 1 on Billboard's country albums chart with Blue.
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