Country Music Memories: Bellamy Brothers Earn First Country No. 1
On May 19, 1979, the Bellamy Brothers earned their first country No. 1 hit with the song "If I Said You Have a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me."
Anniversaries
Country Music Memories: Billy Ray Cyrus Records 'Some Gave All'
On May 19, 1992, Cyrus recorded the title track of his freshman album.
Country Music Memories: George Strait Is Born in Poteet, Texas
Happy birthday, George!
Country Music Memories: Glen Campbell Records 'Gentle on My Mind'
On May 17, 1967, Campbell recorded "Gentle on My Mind," which became one of the biggest hits of his career.
Country Music Memories: Faith Hill Hits No. 1 With 'This Kiss'
On May 16, 1998, Hill landed at the top of the charts with her single "This Kiss."
Country Music Memories: Merle Haggard Records 'Workin' Man Blues'
On May 16, 1979, "the Hag" recorded "Workin' Man Blues", from his 'A Portrait of Merle Haggard' album.
Country Music Memories: Bill Monroe Inducted Into Rock Hall
On May 15, 1997, Monroe was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Country Music Memories: Tim McGraw Sued By His Record Label
They wound up in a long, dragged-out court proceeding.
Country Music Memories: Tim McGraw Earns Honorary Doctorate
On May 12, 2001, McGraw earned an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Country Music Memories: 'Nashville' Canceled By ABC
On May 12, 2016, ABC canceled the TV drama 'Nashville' — but it didn't take long for another network to pick it up.