THE BIG MOMENT1950
Hank Snow joined the Grand Ole Opry
Hank Snow joined the Grand Ole Opry. The Nova Scotia native went on to chart more than 85 country singles, with No. 1 hits like "I'm Moving On" and "The Golden Rocket."
On This Day in Country Music: January 7
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on January 7 in country music history?
On January 7, 1950, Hank Snow joined the Grand Ole Opry. In 1991, Alan Jackson released "I'd Love You All Over Again," the last single from his first album, Here in the Real World. Leona Williams and John Rich share this birthday.
Country Stars Born on January 7
1930
Jack Greene
Jack Greene was born in Maryville, Tennessee. Fans called him the "Jolly Greene Giant." His 1966 song "There Goes My Everything" spent seven weeks at No. 1.
1943
Leona Williams
Leona Williams was born in Vienna, Missouri. She played bass in Loretta Lynn's road band and was married to Merle Haggard from 1978 to 1983. Their duet "The Bull and the Beaver" was her biggest hit.
1959
David Lee Murphy
David Lee Murphy was born in Herrin, Illinois. The singer and songwriter took "Dust on the Bottle" all the way to No. 1.
1974
John Rich
John Rich was born on this day. He played bass and sang in Lonestar in the 1990s, then teamed with Big Kenny as Big & Rich. The duo hit No. 1 with "Lost in This Moment."
No. 1 Songs on This Date
1971
Lynn Anderson held No. 1 on the country chart with "Rose Garden." The song stayed on top for five weeks and won her a Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
New Music on This Date
1991
Alan Jackson released "I'd Love You All Over Again," the last single from his first album, Here in the Real World. It became his first No. 1 on Billboard's country chart.
Love, Family and Life Events
2012
Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum married drummer Chris Tyrrell in upstate New York. The two met in college and found each other again while touring with Tim McGraw in 2010.
More Moments to Remember
2020
Rascal Flatts announced a farewell tour to mark 20 years together. The pandemic later put the tour on hold, and the trio parted ways.
Remembering the Ones We Lost
2021
Jamie O'Hara died of cancer at 70 in Nashville. With Kieran Kane he formed The O'Kanes, who reached No. 1 with "Can't Stop My Heart from Loving You."
Quick Answers
Which country singers were born on January 7?
Jack Greene (1930), Leona Williams (1943), David Lee Murphy (1959) and John Rich (1974) were all born on this date.
What was the No. 1 country song on this date?
It depends on the year. In 1971, Lynn Anderson held No. 1 on the country chart with "Rose Garden."
This Week in Country Music History
January 41969: Dolly Parton joined the Grand Ole Opry.January 51999: Shania Twain's "You're Still the One" earned Grammy nominations for Record of the Year…January 62010: Shelly Kurland, a Nashville session violinist and arranger, died at 81.January 82001: Faith Hill won three trophies at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.January 91960: Patsy Cline became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.January 101991: Clint Black joined the Grand Ole Opry.
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