THE BIG MOMENT1993
Joe Diffie became a member of the Grand Ole Opry
Joe Diffie became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He placed 35 songs on the country chart, and five went to No. 1, including "Pickup Man," "Home" and "Third Rock from the Sun."
On This Day in Country Music: November 27
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on November 27 in country music history?
On November 27, 1993, Joe Diffie became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. In 1969, Johnny Cash was No. 1 on the country albums chart with At San Quentin, recorded live for the inmates at the California prison. It’s also Eddie Rabbitt’s birthday.
Country Stars Born on November 27
1941
Eddie Rabbitt
Eddie Rabbitt was born in Brooklyn, New York. He wrote "Kentucky Rain" for Elvis Presley and "Pure Love" for Ronnie Milsap, then scored his first No. 1 in 1976 with "Drinkin' My Baby (Off My Mind)." He died at 56 in 1998.
1944
Sammy Creason
Sammy Creason, a session drummer raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas, was born in 1944. He played behind Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Rita Coolidge and Jimmy Buffett. He died in 1995.
No. 1 Songs on This Date
1969
Johnny Cash was No. 1 on the country albums chart with At San Quentin, recorded live for the inmates at the California prison. It held the top spot for 20 straight weeks.
New Music on This Date
1961
Decca Records released Patsy Cline's second studio album, Showcase, produced by Owen Bradley. It carried "I Fall to Pieces," her first No. 1 country hit, and "Crazy," which reached the country top five.
1990
Clint Black released his second album, Put Yourself in My Shoes. It went to No. 1 on the country albums chart, and "Loving Blind" and "Where Are You Now" both became No. 1 singles.
2017
Morgan Wallen released "Up Down," his second single, later included on his album If I Know Me. The song went to No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart.
Concerts and Shows
2003
Toby Keith played the Thanksgiving Day halftime show at Texas Stadium during the Dallas Cowboys game against the Miami Dolphins.
Source: dallascowboys.comOn TV and the Big Screen
1982
Rita Coolidge was the guest on The Glen Campbell Music Show. She sang "Words," then joined Glen for duets on "Something 'Bout You Baby I Like" and "Show Me That You Love Me."
1996
Sling Blade, Billy Bob Thornton's film set in Arkansas, opened in theaters. Dwight Yoakam had a big role alongside Robert Duvall and John Ritter, son of Tex Ritter. Thornton won an Oscar for the screenplay.
Love, Family and Life Events
2007
Rosanne Cash checked into New York-Presbyterian Hospital for brain surgery. The operation went well, but she needed months to heal and called off her spring 2008 tour dates to rest.
Quick Answers
Which country singers were born on November 27?
Eddie Rabbitt (1941) was born on this date.
What was the No. 1 country song on this date?
It depends on the year. In 1969, Johnny Cash was No. 1 on the country albums chart with At San Quentin, recorded live for the inmates at the California prison.
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