THE BIG MOMENT2007
Josh Turner became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, with Vince Gill doing the honors
Josh Turner became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, with Vince Gill doing the honors.
On This Day in Country Music: October 27
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on October 27 in country music history?
On October 27, 2007, Josh Turner became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, with Vince Gill doing the honors. In 1991, Garth Brooks held the No. 1 spot on the country albums chart with Ropin' the Wind, his third studio album. It’s also Lee Greenwood’s birthday.
Country Stars Born on October 27
1933
Floyd Cramer
Piano man Floyd Cramer was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. His "slip note" style helped shape the Nashville Sound, and his hit "Last Date" went to No. 2 on the pop chart. He entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2003.
1939
Dallas Frazier
Songwriter Dallas Frazier was born in Spiro, Oklahoma. He wrote "Elvira," "There Goes My Everything" and "Beneath Still Waters," and George Jones and Charley Pride cut his songs. He died in 2022 at 82.
1939
Ruby Wright
Ruby Wright, daughter of Kitty Wells and Johnnie Wright, was born in Nashville. She sang in the trio Nita, Rita and Ruby and had a solo hit with "Dern Ya" in 1964. She died in 2009 at 69.
1942
Lee Greenwood
Lee Greenwood was born in South Gate, California. His 1984 song "God Bless the USA" became a lasting anthem and went to No. 16 on the pop chart after 9/11. He also had seven No. 1 country hits.
1946
Steve Hardin
Songwriter and keyboard player Steve Hardin was born in Santa Monica, California. He wrote two top 10 country hits, Glen Campbell's "I Love My Truck" and Waylon Jennings' "Breakin' Down."
No. 1 Songs on This Date
1991
Garth Brooks held the No. 1 spot on the country albums chart with Ropin' the Wind, his third studio album. It had taken over the top spot from his own No Fences.
New Music on This Date
2003
Alan Jackson released "Remember When" as a single. The tender look back at love and family reached No. 1 on the country chart in February 2004 and stayed there two weeks.
Love, Family and Life Events
1997
Johnny Cash's camp shared that he had Parkinson's disease. He called off a book tour for Cash: The Autobiography and upcoming concerts, with hopes of getting back to work once his health settled.
Source: tampabay.comMore Moments to Remember
2006
NBC turned down a TV ad for Shut Up & Sing, the new Dixie Chicks documentary. The network pointed to its rule against ads on public controversy.
Source: www2.ljworld.comRemembering the Ones We Lost
2018
Freddie Hart died in Burbank, California, at 91. His No. 1 hit "Easy Loving" won CMA Song of the Year two years running, in 1971 and 1972. He joined the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004.
Quick Answers
Which country singers were born on October 27?
Lee Greenwood (1942) was born on this date.
What was the No. 1 country song on this date?
It depends on the year. In 1991, Garth Brooks held the No. 1 spot on the country albums chart with Ropin' the Wind, his third studio album.
This Week in Country Music History
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