THE BIG MOMENT1976
Marty Robbins held the top spot on the country chart with "El Paso City."
Marty Robbins held the top spot on the country chart with "El Paso City." The song stayed at No. 1 for two weeks.
On This Day in Country Music: June 26
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on June 26 in country music history?
On June 26, 1976, Marty Robbins held the top spot on the country chart with "El Paso City." In 1987, Randy Travis had the No. 1 country song with "Forever and Ever, Amen." It’s also Gretchen Wilson’s birthday.
Country Stars Born on June 26
1926
Kenny Baker
Kenny Baker, the bluegrass fiddler, was born in Burdine, Kentucky. He played with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys for about 25 years.
1973
Gretchen Wilson
Gretchen Wilson was born in Pocahontas, Illinois. Her first single, "Redneck Woman," went to No. 1 on the country chart in 2004 and later won her a Grammy.
1973
Kyle Jacobs
Songwriter Kyle Jacobs was born in Bloomington, Minnesota. He helped write Garth Brooks' "More Than a Memory," the first song to debut at No. 1 on Billboard's country singles chart.
No. 1 Songs on This Date
1987
Randy Travis had the No. 1 country song with "Forever and Ever, Amen." Written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, it spent three weeks on top that summer.
New Music on This Date
2000
Brad Paisley put out "We Danced" as the last single from his first album, Who Needs Pictures. The song climbed all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard country chart.
Concerts and Shows
1977
Elvis Presley gave his final concert at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. About 18,000 fans were there, seven weeks before he passed away.
Quick Answers
Which country singers were born on June 26?
Gretchen Wilson (1973) was born on this date.
What was the No. 1 country song on this date?
It depends on the year. In 1976, Marty Robbins held the top spot on the country chart with "El Paso City." In 1987, Randy Travis had the No. 1 country song with "Forever and Ever, Amen."
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