Country Music Memories: Dierks Bentley Releases Major-Label Debut
On Aug. 19, 2003, Bentley's eponymous major-label freshman album was released on Capitol Records.
Anniversaries
Country Music Memories: Big & Rich's Debut Album Goes Platinum
On May 4, 2004, Big & Rich's debut album, 'Horse of a Different Color', was certified platinum, for sales of one million units.
Country Music Memories: Jo Dee Messina's 'I'm Alright' Hits No. 1
On Aug. 18, 1998, Messina landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "I'm Alright."
Country Music Memories: Conway Twitty + Loretta Lynn Hit No. 1
On Aug. 18, 1973, Twitty and Lynn landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country chart with "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man."
Country Music Memories: 'Highwayman' Hits No. 1 on Billboard
On Aug. 17, 1985, the Highwaymen hit No. 1 with their debut single, "Highwayman."
Country Music Memories:Brad Paisley Releases 'Time Well Wasted'
On Aug. 16, 2005, Paisley's 'Time Well Wasted' album was released on Arista Records.
Country Music Memories: Luke Bryan's Debut Album Is Released
On Aug. 14, 2007, Bryan's 'I'll Stay Me' album was released.
Country Music Memories: Sugarland's Stage Collapses
On Aug. 13, 2011, the stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair moments before Sugarland were scheduled to perform, resulting in seven fatalities and dozens of injuries.
Country Music Memories: 'Stardust' Spends 10 Years on the Charts
On Aug. 13, 1988, Nelson set a new record in country music.
Country Music Memories: Rodney Atkins Earns His First No. 1 Hit
On Aug. 12, 2006, Atkins earned his first No. 1 hit with "If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)."