THE BIG MOMENT2022
Darius Rucker's "Wagon Wheel" was certified diamond for 10 million units
Darius Rucker's "Wagon Wheel" was certified diamond for 10 million units. It became just the fourth country song to reach that mark.
On This Day in Country Music: October 29
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on October 29 in country music history?
On October 29, 2022, Darius Rucker's "Wagon Wheel" was certified diamond for 10 million units. In 1955, Slim Whitman became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Country Stars Born on October 29
1937
Sonny Osborne
Bluegrass banjo man Sonny Osborne was born in Kentucky. He and brother Bobby formed the Osborne Brothers, joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1964 and gave us the classic "Rocky Top."
1991
Veronica Ballestrini
Country singer Veronica Ballestrini was born in New London, Connecticut. She put out her first album, What I'm All About, in 2009 on her own label.
No. 1 Songs on This Date
1952
Hank Williams sat at No. 1 on the country chart with "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)." The Cajun-flavored tune held the top spot for 14 weeks in all.
1967
Tammy Wynette held No. 1 on the country chart with "I Don't Wanna Play House." It was her first solo chart-topper and won her a Grammy the next year.
Grand Ole Opry Moments
1955
Slim Whitman became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Known for his smooth yodel, he sold about 70 million records over a long career.
New Music on This Date
1996
Alan Jackson released Everything I Love, his sixth studio album. It gave fans two No. 1 hits, "Little Bitty" and "There Goes."
2002
Rascal Flatts released Melt, their second album. It reached No. 1 on the country albums chart, and its single "These Days" became the trio's first No. 1 song.
2012
George Strait released "Give It All We Got Tonight," the first single from Love Is Everything. Fans rallied behind a "60 for 60" push to make it his 60th No. 1 while he was 60.
Quick Answers
What was the No. 1 country song on this date?
It depends on the year. In 1952, Hank Williams sat at No. 1 on the country chart with "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)." In 1967, Tammy Wynette held No. 1 on the country chart with "I Don't Wanna Play House."
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