Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
On June 22, 2019, Jerry Carrigan, the Florence, Alabama, drummer who was part of the original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, died at 75. In 1999, George Jones put out "Cold Hard Truth," his 56th studio album, on Asylum Records. Kris Kristofferson and Roy Drusky share this birthday.
Jerry Carrigan, the Florence, Alabama, drummer who was part of the original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, died at 75. After moving to Nashville, he played on records for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Charley Pride, George Jones and many more.
Roy Drusky was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Known for his smooth baritone, he had his biggest hit with "Yes, Mr. Peters," a No. 1 duet with Priscilla Mitchell.
Kris Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas. He wrote classics like "Me and Bobby McGee" and "For the Good Times," joined The Highwaymen in 1985 and entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004.
Charlie Rich's album "Behind Closed Doors" was back at No. 1 on Billboard's country albums chart. The record won CMA Album of the Year, and its title song, written by Kenny O'Dell, was named CMA Single of the Year.
George Jones put out "Cold Hard Truth," his 56th studio album, on Asylum Records. It reached No. 5 on the country albums chart, and the song "Choices" earned Jones a Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
Reba McEntire took her last bow as Annie Oakley in the Broadway revival of "Annie Get Your Gun," closing out a run that began in January. Crystal Bernard stepped into the role the next night.
Patsy Cline sang "Walkin' After Midnight" and "Try Again" on Ozark Jubilee, broadcast from the Oklahoma State Fair. She appeared on the show 16 times in all.
Rhinestone, the comedy pairing Dolly Parton with Sylvester Stallone, opened in theaters. Critics did not care for it, but Dolly's song "Tennessee Homesick Blues" from the soundtrack went all the way to No. 1.
Source: boxofficemojo.comGlen Campbell shared with fans that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He said he still planned to put out one more album and head out on a farewell tour.
Source: people.comElton Britt, the Arkansas-born singer behind the wartime hit "There's a Star-Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere," died at 58. He recorded for RCA Victor and also scored with "Someday (You'll Want Me to Want You)" and "Chime Bells."
Roy Drusky (1930) and Kris Kristofferson (1936) were all born on this date.
It depends on the year. In 1974, Charlie Rich's album "Behind Closed Doors" was back at No. 1 on Billboard's country albums chart.
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