THE BIG MOMENT1955
Justin Tubb joined the Grand Ole Opry at just 20 years old
Justin Tubb joined the Grand Ole Opry at just 20 years old. He was the oldest son of country great Ernest Tubb.
On This Day in Country Music: September 10
Your daily look at this day in country history, from classic Opry nights to the newest No. 1 hits.
What happened on September 10 in country music history?
On September 10, 1955, Justin Tubb joined the Grand Ole Opry at just 20 years old. In 2005, the ReAct Now: Music & Relief concert raised money for Hurricane Katrina victims. Ashley Monroe and Tommy Overstreet share this birthday.
Country Stars Born on September 10
1937
Tommy Overstreet
Tommy Overstreet was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Fans and radio DJs called him "T.O." His biggest hit, "Ann (Don't Go Runnin')," climbed to No. 2 on the country chart in 1972.
1986
Ashley Monroe
Ashley Monroe was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. The singer and songwriter later teamed up with Miranda Lambert and Angaleena Presley to form the Pistol Annies.
No. 1 Songs on This Date
1991
Brooks & Dunn sat at No. 1 on the country chart with "Brand New Man." It was the duo's very first single and their first trip to the top.
New Music on This Date
1967
Elvis Presley cut the Jerry Reed song "Guitar Man" at RCA Studio B in Nashville. A reworked version went to No. 1 on the country chart in 1981. It was the last of his 11 country chart-toppers.
Source: americansongwriter.com1970
Lynn Anderson recorded "Rose Garden" at Columbia Studios in Nashville. The song spent five weeks at No. 1 on the country chart and reached No. 3 on the pop chart.
Source: americansongwriter.com1973
Dolly Parton put out "Bubbling Over," her 12th solo studio album, on RCA Victor. Its lone single, "Traveling Man," reached No. 20 on the country chart.
Concerts and Shows
2005
The ReAct Now: Music & Relief concert raised money for Hurricane Katrina victims. CMT was among the channels that carried it. Alan Jackson, Big & Rich, Hank Williams Jr., Sugarland and Emmylou Harris were part of the lineup.
Remembering the Ones We Lost
2023
Texas country singer and songwriter Charlie Robison died at 59 in a San Antonio hospital. He was known for songs like "My Hometown" from his 1998 album "Life of the Party."
Quick Answers
Which country singers were born on September 10?
Tommy Overstreet (1937) and Ashley Monroe (1986) were all born on this date.
What was the No. 1 country song on this date?
It depends on the year. In 1991, Brooks & Dunn sat at No. 1 on the country chart with "Brand New Man."
This Week in Country Music History
September 72003: Farm Aid 2003 came to the Germain Amphitheater in Columbus, Ohio, raising money for Ame…September 82017: Don Williams, the beloved "Gentle Giant" of country music, died in Mobile, Alabama, at 78.September 92007: Farm Aid 2007 brought a homegrown festival to Randall's Island in New York City.September 111972: Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton released "Together Always" on RCA Victor.September 122023: Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves held the top spot on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart…September 131943: Drummer and producer Jerry Carrigan was born in Florence, Alabama.
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