THE BIG MOMENT2023
Blake Shelton got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Blake Shelton got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The country star has earned nine Grammy nominations over his career.
On This Day in Country Music: May 12
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on May 12 in country music history?
On May 12, 2023, Blake Shelton got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1988, Johnny Cash played London's Royal Albert Hall. Billy Swan and Kix Brooks share this birthday.
Country Stars Born on May 12
1901
Benjamin Francis Ford
Benjamin Francis Ford, better known as The Duke of Paducah, was born in De Soto, Missouri. The comic and banjo player was an Opry regular for years and was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1986.
1942
Billy Swan
Billy Swan was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. His 1974 song "I Can Help" went to No. 1 on both the country and pop charts. He also wrote hits for Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings and Mel Tillis.
1955
Kix Brooks
Kix Brooks was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. As half of Brooks & Dunn, he helped win more CMA Awards than any other act. The duo joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019.
No. 1 Songs on This Date
1978
Dolly Parton was at No. 1 on the country singles chart with "It's All Wrong, But It's All Right." The song held the top spot for two weeks.
Concerts and Shows
1988
Johnny Cash played London's Royal Albert Hall. Glen Campbell joined him for songs like "Highwayman" and "I'll Fly Away," and June Carter Cash sang with him too.
Source: johnny-cash-infocenter.comOn TV and the Big Screen
1960
Johnny Cash was a guest on NBC's "The Ford Show" with host Tennessee Ernie Ford. The comedy pickers Homer and Jethro were also on the bill.
More Moments to Remember
2014
Pizza Hut rolled out a line of BBQ pizzas with Blake Shelton, led by one named for him, Blake's Smokehouse BBQ.
Source: franchising.comRemembering the Ones We Lost
2019
Songwriter Glenn Martin died at 86. He helped start the Nashville Songwriters Association International and wrote Merle Haggard's "It's Not Love (But It's Not Bad)" and Tammy Wynette's "I Still Believe in Fairy Tales."
Source: musicrow.comQuick Answers
Which country singers were born on May 12?
Billy Swan (1942) and Kix Brooks (1955) were all born on this date.
What was the No. 1 country song on this date?
It depends on the year. In 1978, Dolly Parton was at No. 1 on the country singles chart with "It's All Wrong, But It's All Right."
This Week in Country Music History
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