THE BIG MOMENT1966
Buck Owens was at No. 1 on the country chart with "Waitin' in Your Welfare Line."
Buck Owens was at No. 1 on the country chart with "Waitin' in Your Welfare Line." The song held the top spot for seven weeks that winter and spring.
On This Day in Country Music: March 24
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on March 24 in country music history?
On March 24, 1966, Buck Owens was at No. 1 on the country chart with "Waitin' in Your Welfare Line." In 1985, Ray Charles and Willie Nelson topped the country chart with "Seven Spanish Angels," written by Troy Seals and Eddie Setser.
Country Stars Born on March 24
1977
Natalie Hemby
Songwriter and singer Natalie Hemby was born in Bloomington, Illinois. She has written songs for Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Toby Keith and Jon Pardi, and in 2019 she became part of The Highwomen.
Source: americansongwriter.com1985
Blanco Brown
Singer, songwriter and producer Blanco Brown was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His 2019 song "The Git Up" went to No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
No. 1 Songs on This Date
1974
Charlie Rich was back at No. 1 on the country albums chart with Behind Closed Doors. The album won three CMA Awards: Album of the Year, Single of the Year for the title song, and Male Vocalist of the Year for Rich.
1985
Ray Charles and Willie Nelson topped the country chart with "Seven Spanish Angels," written by Troy Seals and Eddie Setser. It was the biggest of Ray Charles' eight country chart hits.
2000
Toby Keith was at No. 1 on the country chart with "How Do You Like Me Now?!" The song he co-wrote held the top spot for five weeks and became his first Top 40 pop hit.
Love, Family and Life Events
1984
Toby Keith and Tricia Lucus were married.
More Moments to Remember
2012
Wild Eagle opened at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It was the first wing coaster to open in the United States.
Remembering the Ones We Lost
2001
H.K. Covel, father of country star Toby Keith, died in a car crash on Interstate 35.
Quick Answers
What was the No. 1 country song on this date?
It depends on the year. In 1966, Buck Owens was at No. 1 on the country chart with "Waitin' in Your Welfare Line." In 1985, Ray Charles and Willie Nelson topped the country chart with "Seven Spanish Angels," written by Troy Seals and Eddie Setser.
This Week in Country Music History
March 211988: Reba McEntire and Hank Williams Jr. hosted the 23rd Academy of Country Music Awards.March 221971: The 6th Academy of Country Music Awards were handed out at the Hollywood Palladium with…March 231970: Merle Haggard held No. 1 on the country chart with "The Fightin' Side of Me," one of th…March 251974: Charlie Rich and Roger Miller hosted the 9th Academy of Country Music Awards.March 261996: Shania Twain's The Woman in Me was still No. 1 on the country albums chart.March 272011: Shania Twain joined the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
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