Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
On June 25, 1977, Waylon Jennings spent a sixth straight week at No. 1 with "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)." In 2001, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville became a National Historic Landmark. It’s also Tim Malchak’s birthday.
Waylon Jennings spent a sixth straight week at No. 1 with "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)." No country single had stayed on top that long since 1967.
Tim Malchak was born in Binghamton, New York. In 1982 he teamed with Dwight Rucker to form Malchak & Rucker, a black and white duo whose single "Just Like That" made the country chart.
Lyle Lovett wed actress Julia Roberts at St. James Lutheran Church in Marion, Indiana. The Texas singer and the movie star had a quiet ceremony that surprised fans.
Keith Urban married actress Nicole Kidman in Sydney, Australia. The two said their vows at the Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel in Manly.
The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville became a National Historic Landmark. The old building was home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974.
Jack Clement lost his Nashville home and studio on Belmont Boulevard to a fire. Cowboy Jack was not hurt, but many rare recordings and keepsakes went up in flames.
Jenifer Strait, the 13-year-old daughter of George Strait, died in a car accident in San Marcos, Texas. In her memory, the family started the Jenifer Lyn Strait Foundation to help children's charities around San Antonio.
Boudleaux Bryant, the Georgia-born songwriter, died at 67. Working side by side with his wife, Felice, he helped write "Bye Bye Love," the song that launched the Everly Brothers.
Tim Malchak (1957) was born on this date.
It depends on the year. In 1977, Waylon Jennings spent a sixth straight week at No. 1 with "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)."
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